Universal Studios is developing a movie based on the life of the band, according to a new report from Variety. At this stage little is known about the project, and no cast or creatives have been announced aside from Cody Brotter, who will be writing the screenplay, as well as Kevin J. Walsh and Gotham Chopra, who will serve as producers. Walsh produced the films Napoleon, House of Gucci, and Manchester by the Sea.
Formed in 1983 in New Jersey, and named after lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, the rock legends achieved breakout success with their self-titled debut album a year later, with their second album, ‘Slippery When Wet’, establishing them as global superstars. Thus far, Bon Jovi have sold over 130million albums worldwide. They were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
Jon Bon Jovi himself has released two solo albums, and enjoyed a career as an actor. He starred in the 1996 romantic drama The Leading Man, 2000 thriller U-571 opposite Liam Neeson, and Kevin Spacey drama Pay It Forward. His last big screen acting role was in 2011’s New Year’s Eve, in a cast that included Robert De Niro, Halle Berry, and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Jon Bon Jovi is welcoming 2026 with high spirits as the legendary frontman is set to return to the stage after a six-year tour hiatus.
The dates include a massive show at Wembley Stadium in September
Bon Jovi have announced a run of UK and Ireland stadium shows and a New York residency for the summer of 2026.
The Rock & Roll Hall Of Famers will be hitting the road in July, playing four nights at the iconic Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, before heading across the pond for a trio of major shows in the UK and Ireland.
They will play at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium on August 28, followed by Croke Park on Dublin on August 30 and finally a giant show at London’s Wembley Stadium on September 4.
Fans can access pre-sale codes here from 9am local time on Monday (October 27), while the general sale begins at the same time on October 31
Bon Jovi will play:
JULY 2026
07 – New York, Madison Square Garden
09 – New York, Madison Square Garden
12 – New York, Madison Square Garden
14 – New York, Madison Square Garden
AUGUST 2026
28 – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
30 – Dublin, Croke Park
SEPTEMBER 2026
04 – London, Wembley Stadium
Speaking about the tour, Jon Bon Jovi has said: “There is a lot of joy in this announcement – joy that we can share these nights together with our amazing fans and joy that the band can be together.”
