Here’s the latest information I can share.
- Release date: The Michael Jackson biopic, titled Michael, is set for a global theatrical release on April 24, 2026. Multiple outlets have reported this date after earlier delays.[1][2][4][5]
- Key details: The film stars Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) in the title role, with Antoine Fuqua directing and Lionsgate/Universal involved in distribution, and it has included discussions about potentially splitting the project into two installments as production evolved.[2][4][5]
- Trailers and reception: The film has released promotional material, including an official trailer, and has generated significant fan interest and debate about portrayal and rights/approval from the Jackson estate.[6][8]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent articles or summarize what’s changed since the last update, or I can help you track whether any new release-date changes have occurred.
Citations:
- Release date and production details:[1]
- Release-date confirmation and scope (global, date):[2]
- IMDb report on release:[3]
- Rolling Stone coverage (April 2026 date):[4]
- Deadline exclusive (April 24, 2026):[5]
- Parade trailer news:[6]
- Film News UK date reference:[7]
- Rotten Tomatoes overview:[8]
- Landmark cinemas notice (historical):[9]
- Entertainment Weekly overview:[10]
Sources
EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate and Universal's Michael Jackson biopic Michael is officially moving to Friday, April 24, and that's a global theatrical release. At the same time, we hear that a second movie…
deadline.comIMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.
www.imdb.com'The King of Pop will always be eternal,' one fan proudly proclaimed.
parade.comThe Michael Jackson biopic will receive a global theatrical release on April 24, 2006.
www.film-news.co.ukAntoine Fuqua directed the feature 'Michael' that stars the pop icon's nephew Jaafar Jackson.
www.hollywoodreporter.comHere's everything we know about the film chronicling the life and legacy of the King of Pop.
editorial.rottentomatoes.comThe Michael Jackson biopic will receive a global theatrical release on April 24, 2006.
www.landmarkcinemas.comLionsgate's long-gestating Michael Jackson biopic is due to arrive next April. With its first trailer now circulating, here's everything to know about the film, from its cast to its controversies.
ew.comThe 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.comThe Michael Jackson biopic will receive a global theatrical release on April 24, 2026.
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