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Michael 2 | Looks like Michael Jackson biopic sequel will need a new director

by Simon Brew | Apr 30, 2026 | News

Michael 2 is going to shoot in 2026, it seems, but director Antoine Fuqua is looking unlikely to return for the sequel. More here....

by Maria Lattila | Nov 07, 2025 | News

With the trailer released for the Michael Jackson biopic, a second film is looking more and more likely. More on that below. ...

by Simon Brew | Oct 08, 2025 | News

Additional filming on Michael Jackson biopic Michael is finished - but the bills are mounting, and the planned second film is up in the air....

by Simon Brew | Sep 04, 2025 | News

Paris Jackson gave notes on the script for the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael. But those notes were not acted on....

by Simon Brew | Jul 24, 2025 | News

Antoine Fuqua's Michael is indeed, as had been reported, moving to 2026. One lot of extra shooting done, more may be following....

by Dan Cooper | May 23, 2025 | News

Lionsgate's CEO has admitted that the upcoming biopic of Michael Jackson - Michael - is unlikely to arrive this year....

by Film Stories | Apr 03, 2025 | News

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael is, as previously rumoured, set to move into 2026, and might even become two films. More here....

by Dan Cooper | Feb 07, 2025 | News

After rumours of delays, director Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic is again scheduled for an October 2025 release....

by Dan Cooper | Nov 06, 2024 | News

The Antoine Fuqua-directed biopic of Michael Jackson - Michael - has moved to autumn 2025, presumably with an awards run in mind....

by Dan Cooper | Feb 01, 2024 | News

Miles Teller and Nia Long are the latest names added to Antoine Fuqua's upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, which has already entered production....

by Maria Lattila | Jan 12, 2024 | News

Michael, a new biopic on late singer Michael Jackson, is due in cinemas in April 2025, at least in the US. More here.