Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Michael Jackson Biopic Release Delayed to April 2026
Get ready to moonwalk!
A movie about Michael Jackson called 'Michael' is coming out later than planned.
It's a story about how Michael became the King of Pop, showing his life and how he became famous.
Jaafar Jackson, Michael's nephew, is playing him.
The movie was supposed to be out in 2025, but now it's coming out in April 2026.
It includes actors like Colman Domingo and Nia Long as his family.
The movie is being made by Lionsgate in America and Universal in other places.
Michael Jackson biopic, 'Michael,' delayed from October 2025 to April 24, 2026.
Antoine Fuqua directs, with Jaafar Jackson portraying Michael Jackson.
The film explores Michael Jackson's life and legacy as the 'King of Pop'.
Lionsgate will release in the US, with Universal handling the rest of the world (excluding Japan).
The film stars Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, and others.
- Who
- The film 'Michael' is about the life of Michael Jackson, directed by Antoine Fuqua, and stars Jaafar Jackson.
- What
- The release date for the Michael Jackson biopic, titled 'Michael,' has been postponed.
- When
- The film's release is now scheduled for April 24, 2026.
- Where
- The film is distributed by Lionsgate in the US, and Universal in most other countries.
- Why
- The postponement is due to reshoots and a lengthy initial cut after production wrapped in May 2024.
- Movie Title
- Michael
- Release Date
- April 24, 2026
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Starring
- Jaafar Jackson
- U.S. Distributor
- Lionsgate
- International Distributor
- Universal
- Based on
- The life of Michael Jackson