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Michael Jackson Biopic Delayed to April 2026

7/26/2025

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The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," has been pushed back to April 24, 2026. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film features Jaafar Jackson portraying the King of Pop, chronicling his rise from The Jackson 5 to his groundbreaking solo debut in 1979. Lionsgate and Universal are set to distribute this captivating journey.

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The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," has been pushed back to April 24, 2026. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film features Jaafar Jackson portraying the King of Pop, chronicling his rise from The Jackson 5 to his groundbreaking solo debut in 1979. Lionsgate and Universal are set to distribute this captivating journey.