Michael Jackson Biopic – Release Date: October 3, 2025
The long-in-the-works Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” has been pushed back a week to Oct. 3, 2025. The release date of the film which was initially set for April 18, 2025, has been delayed half a year. The film is set to be directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Jaafar Jackson — Michael Jackson’s nephew.
Reason for the Delay of Michael Jackson Biopic
The film was then set to release in the summer of 2015 until Lionsgate — which has a deal with Michael — pushed the date due for obvious reasons, telling TMZ it needs more time to live up to MJ’s legacy. This will give the production team time to polish the movie and add in more of Jackson’s famous music. A biopic with 30 Jackson hits will need to be long to do him justice.
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Michael Jackson Biopic Cast and Crew
Written by John Logan, the project is produced by Graham King, and John Branca & John McClain1. Fuqua spoke about the project during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con last month, stating that Michael Jackson was one of the biggest influences in both his career and life.
What to Expect from the Film
“We are very excited to give you this first look, and note that “Michael” promises an honest, revelatory account of the career of one of the world’s most brilliant yet complicated characters in pop history as he became the King.” The film will cover the highs and lows of Michael’s public and personal life in an epic, cinematic way. As per the official synopsis, fans around the world will get an inside look at one of the most powerful and exciting artists of all time.
Anticipation and Excitement
The postponement has just amplified the expectation for the move, fans are hungry to view Michael Jackson on set. Jaafar Jackson performing as the King of Pop — which was shown in an additional trailer, first revealed at CinemaCon this past April 1. Producer Graham King previously stated, ‘This will be movie fans and audiences have long been waiting for, it’ll show the most prolific artist to ever live.
Conclusion
“Michael,” now scheduled for release on October 3, 2025, just became one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. This new time will give the filmmakers room to make sure they do Michael Jackson’s phenomenal legacy justice. This presents the fans with a cinematic tribute to the legacy of the iconic pop figure through not only his rise to fame but international success run as King of Pop.
