Michael movie production status is currently Post-Production
November 15, 2025 • Filming completed; editing of shot film; music composition and recordings, as well as sound and visual effects being added.
Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, April 24, 2026 Nationwide
Plot: What's the story about?
Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
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Who stars in Michael : Cast List
Jaafar Jackson ... Michael Jackson
Juliano Krue Valdi ... Young Michael Jackson
Colman Domingo ... Joe Jackson
The Running Man, Dead Man's Wire
Miles Teller ... John Branca
Eternity, The Gorge
Nia Long ... Katherine Jackson
Fatal Affair, Spy
Jayden Harville ... Young Jermaine
Jamal R. Henderson ... Old Jermaine
Jaylen Lyndon Hunter ... Young Marlon
Tre Horton ... Old Marlon
Judah Edwards ... Young Tito
Rhyan Hill ... Old Tito
Nathaniel Logan McIntyre ... Young Jackie
Who's making Michael : Crew List
A look at the Michael behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Antoine Fuqua last directed The Equalizer 3 and Emancipation. The film's writer John Logan last wrote They/Them and Genius.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
John BrancaGraham King
John Logan
John McClain
Company
Production Companies
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Production: What we know about Michael ?
Key Facts
- The film was delayed following 22 days of additional photography were undertaken in July 2025. 2025-07-25
- The film is being produced by the co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate, which allows the project to access Jackson’s music (2/10/2022).
- The script will not provide a “sanitized” look at the life of Jackson (Deadline, 11/22/19).
Filming Timeline
- 2025 - November: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2025 - May: The film was set to Reshooting status.
Additional photography to be done in June for 2026 release.
- 2024 - December: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2024 - January: The film was set to Production status.
- 2023 - January: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2022 - February: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2019 - December: The film was set to Development status.
Bohemian Rhapsody producer Graham King is working with the Michael Jackson estate to do a biopic on the late artist.
Michael Release Date: When is the film coming out?
Michael is coming out as a nationwide release in 2026 on Friday, April 24, 2026. There are 2 other movies coming out on the same date, including Apex and Omaha.
