The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has been delayed once again.
Michael, starring the late King of Pop’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, was originally slated to debut in theaters in April 2025 and earlier this year, was pushed back to October.
Now, the upcoming movie has been pushed until 2026.
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The upcoming movie is set to “bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became known worldwide as the King of Pop. The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale — from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, captured by his most iconic performances. As never before, audiences will experience an inside look into one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.”
Deadline reports the new global theatrical release date is set for April 24, 2026.
Antoine Fuqua is directing the biopic, and producer Graham King shared some new details earlier this year at CinemaCon.
If you missed it, check out the official first look photo, and find out why the movie is likely being split into two!
Source: justjared.com