Michael Jackson Biopic Release Date Delayed To 2026
The release date of the Michael Jackson biopic movie, Michael, has suffered a second delay. It will now release next year.
www.comingsoon.netHere’s what’s known about the Michael Jackson biopic and its UK release timeline.
- The film, titled Michael, has been delayed several times and is now positioned for a 2026 release window, with reports consistently pointing to a spring 2026 rollout. This alignment places the UK release in the same window as the global rollout.[2][5][6]
- UK press and entertainment outlets have reported a global theatrical release date of April 24, 2026, including the UK, with IMAX availability expected in major markets.[6][7]
- Industry outlets note the delay has been tied to the film’s length and potential split into two parts, as producers adjust the final cut and release strategy for 2026.[8][2]
Illustrative snapshot
- Expected UK release: Spring 2026, around late April, often cited as April 24, 2026, consistent with global rollout plans.[5][2][6]
What I can confirm for you
- UK release is anticipated in 2026, with April 24, 2026 commonly cited in multiple articles as the global date.[2][5][6]
- The project remains tied to Lionsgate and Universal, directed by Antoine Fuqua, with Jaafar Jackson in the lead role, and talks of a possible two-film structure have appeared in coverage.[5][8][2]
If you’d like, I can monitor for official confirmation from Lionsgate/Universal and provide a precise UK date as soon as it’s announced. Would you like me to set up updates?
Cited sources
- Michael Jackson biopic delayed until 2026[2]
- Michael Jackson biopic sets April 2026 release[5]
- Lionsgate & Universal's Michael Jackson biopic moves to 2026[6]