Michael Jackson Fans Fear Biopic Movie Delay After CinemaCon Silence

Michael Jackson fans are worried that the upcoming biopic movie might be getting delayed.

On April 1, 2025, Lionsgate showcased their panel at CinemaCon. The event showcased thrilling updates about the John Wick series, an upcoming Hunger Games prequel, and other projects; surprisingly, Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, entitled “Michael,” seemed to have been given minimal attention.

It’s quite astonishing that more details about Michael’s movie were not revealed during CinemaCon in April 2024, despite Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson hinting at “more to come” about the film. According to Barry Hertz from The Globe and Mail, no further information about the movie was apparently shared.

The movie will be released in theaters on October 3, 2025, and Lionsgate is responsible for its domestic distribution within the United States.

What are Michael Jackson fans saying about the biopic movie?

Since Lionsgate didn’t take any steps to publicize Michael at CinemaCon, there’s speculation among people that the film might experience a delay in release.

According to film expert Jeff Sneider of InSneider, it’s highly likely that the release of “MICHAEL” will be pushed back to 2026. Lionsgate has yet to make an official statement. Later tonight, I’ll share all the information I gather, including any positive, negative, or ambiguous news about the project.

Previously, rumors surfaced suggesting a potential re-shoot of the third act in the film because of legal complications involving Jordan Chandler, who was implicated in the 1993 sexual misconduct accusations against Michael Jackson; but individuals connected to the movie’s production refuted these claims.

According to a source, the Michael Jackson biopic isn’t in complete disarray as suggested by some sensationalized headlines. These claims about production delays are unfounded. Instead, the project is progressing, and they are planning to conduct reshoots in March.

In this movie, you’ll find Jaafar Jackson portraying Michael Jackson, Colman Domingo stepping into the role of Joe Jackson, Nia Long taking on the character of Katherine Jackson, Miles Teller as John Branca, and Laura Harrier playing Suzanne de Passe, along with several others.

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2025-04-02 00:10