Want to catch a biopic on the big screen? Here you’ll find the biopics currently playing in theaters and the upcoming releases to look out for: films based on real lives, portraits of artists, political sagas, athletic journeys, historic figures, or extraordinary stories.
This selection helps you quickly decide which biopic to watch in the cinema, whether you're after a film based on real events, a true story, a musical portrait, a historical narrative, a biographical drama, or a piece anchored by a stellar performance.
The Social Reckoning : Aaron Sorkin brings the Facebook Files to the big screen
The Social Reckoning, Aaron Sorkin's film about the Facebook Files with Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White, is set to hit theaters on October 7, 2026. [Read more]
The Marie-Claire Case: the Bobigny trial brought to the screen starring Charlotte Gainsbourg.
The Marie-Claire Case, with Charlotte Gainsbourg portraying Gisèle Halimi, unveils its trailer ahead of its theatrical release on November 4, 2026. [Read more]
I Play Rocky: Sylvester Stallone’s story in theaters in December 2026
I Play Rocky traces Sylvester Stallone’s journey to bring to life the boxer he envisioned. In cinemas December 23, 2026. [Read more]
For a moving screening, favor stories about artists, intimate family portraits, or narratives of rebuilding. Historical biopics tend to zero in on political, scientific, or cultural figures, while films based on real events can lean toward drama, documentary, or courtroom-style cinema.
To narrow down your options, also explore our picks dedicated to documentaries, dramas, and French films worth catching in theaters.
Documentaries to see in cinemas right now and coming soon
Portraits, investigations, historical narratives, society or music: discover the documentaries to watch in theaters right now and their upcoming releases. [Read more]
Intimate films, social dramas, family stories, or big-name performances: discover the dramas to watch in cinemas right now and coming soon. [Read more]
Comedies, dramas, thrillers or auteur films: discover the French movies to see in theaters right now and the upcoming releases. [Read more]
Documentaries to see in cinemas right now and coming soon
Dramas to watch in theaters right now and coming soon
French films to watch in theaters now and coming soon
