Snoop Dogg's Biopic Gets Official Release Date: What We Know About the 2027 Film

Universal Pictures just made it official: Snoop Dogg’s long-anticipated biopic, titled‘Snoop,’will hit theaters on August 6, 2027. The film marks a major milestone for the Long Beach rap legend, who announced the project during CinemaCon in April 2026. With Jonathan Daviss from Outer Banks cast as Snoop and acclaimed director Craig Brewer helming the project, Universal is marketing this as the definitive biopic of the hip-hop icon. Brewer’s proven track record with films like Hustle&Flow and Song Sung Blue suggests the studio is serious about delivering a quality production that honors Snoop’s cultural significance.

The R-rated film will explore Snoop Dogg’s legendary career, though the studio hasn’t yet revealed whether it’ll cover his entire life or focus on specific eras, like his iconic Death Row Records days. Snoop himself explained during his CinemaCon appearance that it was his turn to tell his story following the success of Straight Outta Compton, which spotlighted his N.W.A collaborators. Universal’s success with hip-hop biopics, including both Straight Outta Compton and 8 Mile, positions the studio as a trusted home for music-centered films that resonate with audiences and critics alike.

At 54 years old, Snoop continues to remain relevant in the music industry, recently dropping‘Me N the Boyz’with Kurupt and DJ Battlecat. The timing of this biopic feels right, as fans will get a chance to see his journey on screen while the legend is still active in his craft. What aspect of Snoop’s career are you most excited to see explored in the film?