Sequel for Michael Jackson Biopic Targeting Late 2027 Release
Lionsgate says the follow-up will use unused scenes from the first film, which grossed more than $1 billion worldwide, and aims for a late 2027 or early 2028 release.
- Lionsgate Chairman Adam Fogelson announced Thursday that the studio is targeting a release for the sequel to "Michael" in late 2027 or early 2028.
- The Jackson estate spent an estimated $15 million to remove controversial scenes from the first film after a last-minute legal dispute forced filmmakers to retool the story.
- This spring's "Michael" grossed $1 billion globally and concluded with 1987's "Bad" tour, ending with text reading "His Story Continues" to signal a sequel was planned.
- Fogelson noted that unused sequences from the first film, including "some big musical sequences," will likely be incorporated into the sequel as the studio pursues the "biggest, best sequel."
- Production is targeted to begin late this year or early 2027, positioning the sequel to capitalize on the original's unprecedented $1 billion global box office success.
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The Michael Jackson biopic is getting a sequel. The second part of the story of the late singer's life is set to begin filming late this year or early next year, film producer Adam Fogelson told Variety, with the goal of premiering it in theaters in late 2027 or early 2028.
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