Michael Jackson Movie Release Date Delayed, Possible Length Revealed
The Michael Jackson movie has received a new release date window from Lionsgate, after nearly a year since movie's production wrap.
www.comingsoon.netHere’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage:
- The Michael Jackson biopic, titled Michael, has experienced multiple delays. Most recent reporting places a global theatrical release date around April 24, 2026, after earlier targets in 2025 were pushed back.[1][3][5]
- Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael Jackson, with Antoine Fuqua directing and John Logan involved as screenwriter. The project has undergone production wraps and some reshoots as part of extended post-production work.[5][6][1]
- There has been ongoing discussion about whether the film will be released in a single feature or split into two parts, but as of the latest updates, a single 2026 release date has been firmly cited by multiple outlets; timing and format may still be adjusted by the studio.[6][9][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest official statements or trailer releases and summarize any new dates as they’re announced. Would you like me to do that now?
Citations:
- Michael Jackson biopic release date updates and delays.[1]
- IMDb reports confirming the April 24, 2026 release and Jaafar Jackson casting.[5]
- News coverage discussing two-part vs single-film format and 2026 timing.[6]