Michael Jackson biopic release pushed to fall 2025

A still from the Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’. | Photo credit: @jaafarjackson/Instagram

Lionsgate has announced a significant change to the release schedule for its highly anticipated release MichaelA biographical film depicting the life of pop legend Michael Jackson. Directed by Antoine Foucault, the film, which was originally set to premiere on April 18, 2025, has now been pushed back to October 3, 2025, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

This new release date puts it in a busy fall season for Lionsgate, which has another big film, Aziz Ansari’s comedy good luckAlso scheduled for release that year. The delay has sparked renewed interest in the project, which stars Jafar Jackson, nephew of the late pop icon, in the title role.

Jafar Jackson, whose likeness has caught the attention of his famous uncle, leads an ensemble cast that includes Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Miles Teller and Coleman Domingo. The film, written by John Logan, explores both the public and private life of Michael Jackson, aiming to provide a concise portrayal of the man behind the music.

The move to an October 2025 release gives Fuqua and the production team more time to fine-tune the film, which has been a labor of love for the director. During a panel at San Diego Comic-Con in July, Fuqua spoke passionately about the project, highlighting the deep personal connection he feels to Jackson’s life and music. “Michael was a big part of my life growing up, a big influence on my career, an incredible artist — but he was a human being and we’re exploring that. I’m very excited about it,” Fuqua commented, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Also MichaelLionsgate also announced Aziz Ansari’s upcoming comedy good luck The Michael Jackson biopic will be released on October 17, 2025, just two weeks later good luck It’s a quirky, heartwarming story about a well-meaning, albeit clueless, angel (played by Keanu Reeves) who tries to intervene in the lives of a struggling gig worker (played by Ansari) and a successful venture capitalist (Seth Rogen).

The film also stars Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh and Keanu Reeves, with Ansari serving as both writer and director. good luck Promises to be a light-hearted and thought-provoking comedy, offering a contrast to the dramatic and emotional tone. Michael. Although the film is now more than a year away from its release, the footage Michael Industry insiders were shown at CinemaCon in April, where it was revealed that the biopic will feature 30 of Jackson’s most iconic songs.

Producer Graham King shared that the movie will take a long time to ensure that Jackson’s story is fully told, with music being an integral part of the narrative. “This film is about more than just music,” King said at the time, “it’s about exploring Michael Jackson’s journey as both an artist and a person—his talent, his struggles, and the impact he had on the world.” A chance to see it on the big screen is eagerly awaited, and this new delay will only heighten the anticipation for what promises to be a cinematic tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time.