Universal Plans Snoop Dogg Biopic 2027
Universal Pictures has announced the Snoop Dogg biopic, titled Snoop, will hit U.S. theaters on August 6, 2027, with Craig Brewer directing and Jonathan Daviss set to star as Snoop. The project is rated R and is produced by Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer, Snoop Dogg, and Death Row Pictures President Sara Ramaker, marking the first project under Death Row Pictures’ overall deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment. While it remains unclear whether the film will focus on a specific era or span Snoop’s entire career, the production is framed as a music-forward, culturally immersive portrait drawn from Snoop’s extensive catalog. The film follows a lineage of high-profile rap biopics and aims to balance gritty storytelling with the artist’s musical legacy. The project continues as Snoop remains active with new music, underscoring his ongoing cultural relevance.
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