Jaafar Jackson, the late singer's real-life nephew, will step into the role of Michael Jackson. Michael, the highly anticipated biopic from Lionsgate and Universal Pictures and directed by Antoine Fuqua will now debut on April 24, 2026, instead of its originally slated October 2025 release.

The Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate and Universal is looking to thrill audiences next year.

After multiple delays—and rumors that director Antoine Fuqua's first cut came in at a beefy three and a half hours—Michael finally has a release date.