The extremely anticipated Michael Jackson biopic titled ‘Michael’ will now hit theaters worldwide, together with IMAX, on April 24, 2026, Lionsgate and Common Footage confirmed. Initially scheduled for October 3, 2025, the movie was beforehand introduced for an April 18, 2025, launch earlier than present process a number of modifications.
Lionsgate will distribute the movie domestically within the U.S., whereas Common Footage will deal with the worldwide launch, excluding Japan, the place Kino Movies will launch the film, as reported by Selection.
Why was the Michael Jackson biopic delayed?
In response to experiences, the delay was primarily attributable to reshoots and the necessity to edit content material tied to authorized sensitivities. The manufacturing had initially included references to Jordan Chandler, the 13-year-old who accused Jackson of molestation in 1993. The pop icon settled the case out of court docket in 1994 with out admitting guilt.
Although the screenplay by John Logan was accepted by Jackson’s property and shot with Chandler’s position, the filmmakers have been later knowledgeable that Chandler couldn’t be included, resulting in reshoots and script modifications after manufacturing wrapped in Could 2024.
Moreover, the primary lower of the movie ran over 3.5 hours, prompting inner discussions about trimming the runtime and presumably releasing the biopic in two elements to make it extra accessible to audiences.
Right here’s what we all know concerning the staff behind the movie
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the movie stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew, within the lead position. Fuqua is finest identified for Coaching Day, whereas Oscar-winning producer Graham King, who delivered the worldwide hit Bohemian Rhapsody, is producing. The screenplay is written by John Logan, a three-time Oscar nominee with credit like Gladiator and The Aviator.
The forged consists of:
- Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson
- Nia Lengthy as Katherine Jackson
- Miles Teller as John Branca
- Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy
- Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe
- Kat Graham as Diana Ross
- Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson
- Liv Symone as Gladys Knight
- Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones
- Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark
- KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Invoice Bray
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