The release date for Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, which is titled Michael, has been pushed back by several months.
Fuqua is currently working on a biopic about Michael Jackson, which will see Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, star in the title role. The movie also stars Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Miles Teller as John Branca, and more.
When is the new release date for Michael?
Michael was originally intended to be released in United States theaters on April 18, 2025. Now, per Deadline, Lionsgate has moved the United States release date to October 3, 2025. Universal is handling the overseas release of the film.
Michael’s new release date means it will open in theaters on the same day as Derek Cianfrance’s Roofman, a crime drama movie that stars Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, Peter Dinklage, LaKeith Stanfield, and more.
The forthcoming Tron sequel, TRON: Ares, starring Jared Leto then arrives in theaters one week after that, October 10, 2025.
“Michael will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became known worldwide as the King of Pop,” the synopsis for the film reads. “This epic, cinematic film will examine Jackson’s triumphs and tragedies — from his human side, to his public and private struggles, to the accusations and the 24/7 media microscope Jackson lived under, even at his artistic apex. The all-star filmmaking team will also capture Michael’s undeniable creative genius, recreating his most memorable, iconic performances. As never before, audiences will experience an inside look at one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.”
The cast of Michael additionally includes Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael Jackson, Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe, Jamal R. Henderson as Jermaine Jackson, Tre Horton as Marlon Jackson, Rhyan Hill as Tito Jackson, Joseph David-Jones as Jackie Jackson, Kat Graham as Diana Ross, Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy, Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, Liv Symone as Gladys Knight, and Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark.
