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Michael Jackson’s biopic has a 2026 release date after multiple delays

# The highly anticipated biopic of Michael Jackson, titled Michael, will officially be released globally in April 2026, following delays due to lengthy post-production and extensive reshoots. The film was set to be released in October this year. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan, the biopic explores the global superstar’s journey to become known worldwide as the King of Pop. Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar, stars as his late uncle, while Colman Domingo and Nia Long portray the parents Joe and Katherine Jackson.