Michael Jackson Biopic Faces Major Setback Amid Production Troubles originally appeared on Parade. The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic has been pushed back nearly six months, moving from its October 2025 release date to April 24, 2026, following extensive post-production challenges.

The Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate and Universal is looking to thrill audiences next year.

Michael, the highly anticipated biopic from Lionsgate and Universal Pictures and directed by Antoine Fuqua will now debut on April 24, 2026, instead of its originally slated October 2025 release. The decision-first reported by Deadline-comes after the principal photography wrapped in May 2024,