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Lionsgate Orders Michael Jackson Biopic Sequel Addressing Abuse Allegations

8/22/2026

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Jackson Sequel

U.S. Lionsgate announced a sequel to Michael Jackson biopic that will present abuse allegations from his view.
Jaafar Jackson, who plays Michael, said the follow-up will give his point of view on the accusations.
Original footage of the allegations was removed after a 1994 settlement barred depiction of accuser Jordan Chandler.
Production will begin late 2026 or early 2027, with release planned for late 2027 or early 2028.

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Lionsgate Reshoots

Lionsgate incurred $50 million in reshoots after a legal clause barred the Jordan Chandler storyline.
A $20 million settlement with an accuser forced producers to scrap the third-act scenes.
A $25 million civil settlement with Jordan Chandler’s family was reported in 1993.
Director Antoine Fuqua said the omitted footage “went pretty far” into Jackson’s later years.
Critics gave the film a 38% Rotten Tomatoes score while audiences rated it 97% approval.

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Jackson Sequel

U.S. Lionsgate announced a sequel to Michael Jackson biopic that will present abuse allegations from his view.
Jaafar Jackson, who plays Michael, said the follow-up will give his point of view on the accusations.
Original footage of the allegations was removed after a 1994 settlement barred depiction of accuser Jordan Chandler.
Production will begin late 2026 or early 2027, with release planned for late 2027 or early 2028.

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