Bon Jovi Biopic on Deck From Studio Behind ‘Straight Outta Compton’ and ‘8 Mile’
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By Gil Kaufman
Published on March 11, 2026.
Universal Studios, the studio behind the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton and the Eminem origin story 8 Mile, is set to produce a biopic of Bon Jovi, the New Jersey Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. The film, which reportedly won out in a bidding war over several other suitors, will reportedly have the full participation of band co-founder singer Jon Bonjovi and access to the band's 130 million-selling catalog of hits. The script will be written by Cody Brotter, with producers Kevin J. Walsh and Gotham Chopra producing the biopic. The release date and shooting schedule have not yet been released.
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