Fans awaiting the King of Pop’s biopic will have to wait a tad longer. The Michael Jackson biopic is officially moving from its earlier October date to April 24, 2026. The six months delay is said to have stemmed from an extensive reshoots and editing process to streamline its lengthy first cut. ”Michael” stars Jaafar Jackson – Michael’s own nephew – as the titular pop superstar, with Antoine Fuqua directing from a script by John Logan.
The synopsis for the movie goes as follows:
“‘Michael’ explores the global superstar’s journey to become known to the world as the King of Pop, presenting an intimate look at the life and enduring legacy of one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.”
Although filming for the movie was completed in 2024, it had to undergo 22 days of reshoots due to unexpected legal complications from some family members who refused to be depicted. Its initial April 2025 release date was already pushed back to October, but now it is returning to April, albeit a year later.
Alongside Jackson, the film also stars Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, and more.