Michael Jackson Biopic Pushed Back to Late 2025

Michael Jackson Biopic Pushed Back to Late 2025

Lionsgate have announced that Michael, its Michael Jackson biopic from director Antoine Fuqua, is now slated to hit theaters in wide release on Oct. 3, 2025. The feature is moving back by six months from its previously planned release on April 18, 2025. Starring in the title role is Jaafar Jackson, who is the nephew of the late pop superstar, while Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Miles Teller and Colman Domingo round out the cast. Fuqua helms from…

The Michael Jackson Biopic’s Official Release Date Has Reportedly Been Pushed Back

Getty Image Michael Jackson died 15 years ago. Yet still, the crowned King of Pop’s music continues to dominate streaming platforms. That is sure to spike after the late singer’s biopic hits theaters. However, according to reports, Michael has been delayed. According to Deadline, the highly anticipated pictured directed by Antoine Fuqua has officially been pushed back to 2025. Originally Michael was slated to be released around Easter 2025 (es…

Michael Jackson biopic pushed back by six months

Phil Walter/Getty Images) Michael, the biopic about King of Pop Michael Jackson, will now arrive in theaters next fall — about six months after its initial release date. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film, which has the support of MJ’s estate, will now open on Oct. 3, 2025. Its initial release date was April 18, and there’s no word on the reason for the delay. Michael stars Michael’s nephew Jafaar Jackson as his late uncle, and the ca…

Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Pushes Release to October 2025

The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael,' starring the King of Pop's nephew Jafaar Jackson, will arrive in October 2025.

Michael Jackson Biopic Delays Release to Fall 2025

Lionsgate also announced a 2025 release date for Aziz Ansari's 'Good Fortune,' starring Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves.

Michael Jackson biopic pushed back to autumn 2025

The Antoine Fuqua-directed biopic of Michael Jackson – Michael – has moved to autumn 2025, presumably with an awards run in mind. Lionsgate has made one significant alteration to its 2025 slate, pushing back the release of Michael from April of next year back by six months. That means that the Michael Jackson biopic will now release at some point in autumn of 2025, alongside what we assume will be a mighty promotional blitz. Training Day direct…