US EditionMichael Jackson Biopic ‘Likely’ to Move to 2026
- Lionsgate is delaying the release of the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, initially set for October 3, 2025, and likely moving it to fiscal 2027 after April 1, 2026.
- The delay stems mainly from the film's length of over three and a half hours and unresolved legal and contractual issues related to 1990s molestation accusations.
- The biopic stars Jaafar Jackson as Michael and features a large ensemble cast including Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, and was produced by Graham King with Antoine Fuqua directing.
- CEO Jon Feltheimer explained that postponing the release will have an impact on the financial outcomes for fiscal year 2026, but it will strengthen the lineup planned for fiscal year 2027, with producers expected to reveal their release strategy shortly.
- The film could be split into two parts due to its length and complexity, though no final decision has been made and the full narrative remains uncertain.
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Mexico City.- Although the demand from the public to see the story of the King of Pop in cinemas is very high, Lionsgate still does not feel ready to release the expected biofilm about Michael Jackson to the world. According to Deadline, the film Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua about the life, career and scandals of the musical star will now premiere until next year, and not at the end of this, as originally planned. Lionsgate's executive dir…
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Lionsgate Confirms It May Split Michael Jackson Biopic Into Two Movies As Release Is Pushed – Update
UPDATE with more news on Michael: Lionsgate film chief Adam Fogelson confirmed the company is exploring splitting its Michael Jackson biopic into two films. “At the end, when you look at the music library, when you look at what Michael Jackson was able to deliver in terms music and contributions to art, whether or not that can be fit into one movie comfortably or not is a question that we are absolutely asking,” he said on a call after quarter…
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