The best biopics of 2026

11 biopics from 2026, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, major awards and box office, compared with every film from the same year.

1. Michael Score 74.7 · IMDb 7.3 · Tomatometer 38% · Metascore 39 · Music, Drama
2. Tony Score 72.5 · IMDb 7.4 · Tomatometer 93% · Metascore 75 · Drama, Comedy
3. Primetime Score 70.0 · IMDb 7.2 · Tomatometer 95% · Metascore 75 · Thriller, Drama
4. Hanuman Ansh Score 65.7 · IMDb 8.6 · Family, Drama
5. Queen of Chess Score 63.0 · IMDb 7.6 · Tomatometer 82% · Metascore 75 · Documentary
6. Young Washington Score 62.6 · IMDb 6.8 · Tomatometer 59% · Metascore 49 · History, War, Drama
7. Punjab '95 Score 61.0 · IMDb 8.8 · Crime, Drama, History
8. Ikkis Score 57.0 · IMDb 6.1 · Tomatometer 100%
9. Raja Shivaji Score 52.7 · IMDb 6.7
10. The Swedish Connection Score 46.9 · IMDb 6.9