Here’s the latest on the Michael Jackson biopic release.
- What to know: The Michael Jackson biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, has shifted its U.S. and global release date several times as production was adjusted. The current wide release target is April 24, 2026, with some reports noting a simultaneous theatrical and IMAX rollout.
- French/European dates: France and several European markets have been aligned to a late-April 2026 window, with local press noting a release around April 22–24, 2026 depending on territory.
- What to expect: The film focuses on Michael’s early life and rise with the Jackson 5, and producers have indicated a two-part concept was considered, though the released plan centers on a single feature with a planned second film in development. Critics and audiences are watching for how the story handles sensitive legal/biographical elements that affected earlier versions.
Illustration: a timeline snapshot of announced dates
- Initial plan: 2024–2025 window
- Delays and edits: 2025 update with new shoots
- Current plan: April 2026 worldwide release
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official statements from Lionsgate and major trades to confirm the exact date for your country and provide a short summary in French or English.
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Initialement attendu pour le mois d'octobre, le biopic sur Michael Jackson a été repoussé en raison de sa production compliquée. Voici la nouvelle date de sortie !
www.allocine.frLe tournage a eu lieu cette année, mais le studio veut prendre son temps.
www.premiere.frIMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.
www.imdb.comIMDb, la source de contenu la plus populaire et la plus fiable au monde pour le cinéma, la télévision et les célébrités.
www.imdb.comLe premier des deux films prévus sur Michael Jackson a une date de sortie après avoir été reporté et en partie retourné.
www.rollingstone.frThe Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" will open in theaters and on Imax worldwide on April 24, moving from its earlier October date.
variety.comLe film Michael mis en scène par Antoine Fuqua, avec Jaafar Jackson dans le rôle principal, sortira le 22 avril 2026 en France. Le teaser sorti la semaine dernière a connu un record de visionnage, rap
www.allocine.frUn film constitué des images des coulisses des dernières répétitions de Michael Jackson.
www.allocine.frDécouvrez la bande-annonce du biopic Michael avec Jaafar Jackson. Entre gloire, tensions avec Joe Jackson et controverses.
www.rollingstone.fr