The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, has been rescheduled for a April 24, 2026 worldwide release.
This marks the third delay for the project, which was initially set for April 2025 and later October 2025.
Produced by Graham King with a screenplay by John Logan, the film spans Jackson’s rise from his Jackson 5 beginnings to the final weeks of his life.
It features an ensemble cast including Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Miles Teller as Jackson’s longtime attorney, John Branca.
The decision to push the release aligns with additional production work: the third act underwent significant reshoots due to legal considerations and narrative tweaks.
Industry reports suggest approximately 22 extra days of filming were completed in June, and discussions are underway about potentially splitting the film into two parts to accommodate its three-and-a-half-hour runtime.
With a production budget around $155 million, Michael is positioned as one of the most ambitious music biopics in recent memory.
Studios are betting on its potential for awards season, though estate oversight, legal constraints, and runtime challenges have complicated its path.
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