biopic

noun

bio·​pic ˈbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌpik How to pronounce biopic (audio)
: a biographical movie

Examples of biopic in a Sentence

We watched a biopic about Beethoven.
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The mansion was also used as a set for the 2026 biopic Michael, starring Michael’s nephew and Jermaine’s son, Jaafar Jackson. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026 Sula can most recently be seen starring as LaToya Jackson in the Michael Jackson biopic in Michael, opposite Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Miles Teller, directed by Antoine Fuqua. Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 May 2026 But the movie has been a huge hit at the box office, setting a record for the biggest opening weekend for a musical biopic ever. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 May 2026 The Hollywood Reporter previously reported that the biopic underwent a significant overhaul due to an oversight by the Michael Jackson estate, which is backing Michael. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for biopic

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 2 + pic entry 1

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biopic was in 1946

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“Biopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biopic. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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