Here are the latest updates on Michael Jackson-related film activity, based on recent reporting:
The Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, has faced delays and reshoots, with trailers and new release timing pushing the film into 2026. Public reporting notes multiple delays and ongoing discussions about script rewrites tied to legal concerns, including past allegations involving Jordan Chandler [IMDB News, Rolling Stone, BBC coverage].
A first trailer for the biopic was released in late 2025, signaling a focus on Jackson’s musical era and family life, while omitting certain heavy contemporaneous allegations in the marketing material. The trailer rollout followed scheduled reshoots and script revisions after legal and rights-related reviews.
By spring 2026, box office reporting highlighted strong international interest, with early box office chatter noting the film’s performance and the ongoing debate around how the movie handles sensitive aspects of Jackson’s history. Reception has been mixed in reviews, with strong interest in Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal driving attention.
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Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' delayed after estate reveals 1993 legal agreement with child accuser that original script and footage violates.
www.rollingstone.comAntoine Fuqua's movie was meant to be released months ago but was delayed twice because of reshoots, eventually getting pushed back to April 2026 — a whole year behind schedule.
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www.imdb.comThe film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.
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www.tmz.comLionsgate released a trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic Michael on Monday, answering a few questions about one of the most anticipated films of 2026, but leaving a host of others up in the air. Announced back in 2022, the Antoine Fuqua-directed film starring Jaafar Jackson, the late star's nephew, follows the King of Pop's journey from obscurity to superstardom. While Fuqua initially intended to include a segment detailing the sexual abuse allegations against Jackson, as reported by trade...
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