Here’s the latest on Michael Jackson biopic release dates.
- France: The film Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, was reported to arrive in French cinemas on April 26, 2026, after previous delays [source coverage from French outlets in 2025–2026 mentions this timing].[1]
- Global release plan: After multiple delays and talks of splitting the project into two films, a April 2026 window has been cited by entertainment press as the current target for the first installment, with a second film potentially in development.[2][8]
- Additional context: Reports over 2025–2026 have noted reshoots and script revisions tied to the third act and family participation, contributing to the shifting release schedule.[5][2]
If you’d like, I can narrow to a specific market (US, UK, or another country) or check the most recent official announcements from Lionsgate or the Michael Jackson estate. Would you prefer that?
Citations: The above reflects coverage noting a spring 2026 release window in France and discussions of a two-film plan and delays reported by entertainment outlets.[8][1][2]
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[VIDÉO] La première bande-annonce de "Michael", en salles en France le 26 avril, est enfin en ligne. L'occasion de découvrir l'acteur Jaafar Jackson dans la peau de son célèbre tonton. Consacré aux débuts en solo du chanteur, le biopic d'Antoine Fuqua ferait l'impasse sur les aspects les plus sombres de sa carrière. - Scandale ou pas scandale ? Le très attendu biopic de Michael Jackson se dévoile enfin (Culture, médias et divertissement).
www.tf1info.frThe Michael Jackson biopic, originally set for release in April 2025 but delayed by a potentially litigious third act, will now arrive in April 2026.
www.rollingstone.com'Four-hour long' movie Michael has reportedly been split into two films and pushed to next year.
www.newsweek.comMichael, le biopic consacré à Michael Jackson sortira le 24 avril 2026 avec l'acteur Jaafar Jackson au casting.
numero.comUn film constitué des images des coulisses des dernières répétitions de Michael Jackson.
www.allocine.frInitialement attendu pour le mois d'octobre, le biopic sur Michael Jackson a été repoussé en raison de sa production compliquée. Voici la nouvelle date de sortie !
www.allocine.frLe premier des deux films prévus sur Michael Jackson a une date de sortie après avoir été reporté et en partie retourné.
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