Snoop Dogg Biopic From Universal Hits Theaters Next Summer
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- Universal Pictures set an August 6, 2027 theatrical release for the Snoop Dogg biopic "Snoop," slotting it into the calendar previously held by its Untitled Universal Event Film.
- Craig Brewer will direct from his rewrite of Joe Robert Cole's original script, with Jonathan Daviss (Outer Banks) cast in the titular role.
- The film is the first project under Death Row Pictures' overall deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment, produced by Brian Grazer (Imagine Entertainment), Snoop Dogg, and Death Row President Sara Ramaker, and will draw from Snoop's music catalogue.
- Universal's musical-biopic track record provides a financial template — Michael passed $1 billion global, Straight Outta Compton grossed $201.6M worldwide, and 8 Mile hit $242.8M worldwide.
- The movie will trace Snoop's rise from gangsta rap icon to artist and mogul.
Why it matters: Universal's musical-biopic track record (Michael crossing $1B global, Straight Outta Compton at $201.6M WW, 8 Mile at $242.8M WW) makes a Snoop life story a built-in commercial play. Because Snoop brings his Death Row catalogue and producing credit, the August 2027 release also doubles as the opening move of NBCUniversal's broader partnership with his label — not just a one-off movie.
