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Lionsgate's 'Michael' Biopic Delayed, New Release Strategy Coming

5/23/2025

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Lionsgate's highly anticipated biopic "Michael," featuring Jaafar Jackson, is set for a delay beyond its planned October 3, 2025 release, as revealed by CEO Jon Feltheimer. With a hefty $155 million budget and an impressive 3½ hours of footage, the film's new release strategy will soon be unveiled, affecting financial projections for 2026 and 2027.

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Lionsgate's highly anticipated biopic "Michael," featuring Jaafar Jackson, is set for a delay beyond its planned October 3, 2025 release, as revealed by CEO Jon Feltheimer. With a hefty $155 million budget and an impressive 3½ hours of footage, the film's new release strategy will soon be unveiled, affecting financial projections for 2026 and 2027.