Michael Jackson Biopic Starring Jaafar Jackson Pushed Back To Fall 2025 Release By Lionsgate

As a lifelong fan who grew up listening to Michael Jackson‘s magical melodies and watching his mesmerizing performances, this news about the upcoming biopic has sent me into a state of pure elation! I remember vividly the thrill that ran through my veins when I first heard “Billie Jean” or “Thriller,” and I can only imagine the emotion-laden journey I’m about to embark on as I witness the life story of the man behind those iconic tunes.


The biopic about Michael Jackson will now hit theaters in autumn 2025 instead of its previous April 18th, 2025 release date. Lionsgate, the production company behind this much-anticipated film, has adjusted the scheduled release to fall 2025 for one of their most highly anticipated productions.

The Antoine Fuqua-directed biographical film about the life of the late musical icon Michael Jackson, initially scheduled for release in April 2025, has now been pushed back six months and will instead hit theaters on October 3, 2025.

Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, takes on the lead role, joined by Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo in supporting roles. The production is led by Graham King, John Branca, and John McClain, while the script has been penned by John Logan. Michael has expressed his intention to delve into Jackson’s career milestones, significant life events, and the contentious issues that marked his life.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, director Fuqua expressed that Michael played a significant role in his personal life, career development, and artistic growth. However, he emphasized that Michael was not just an artist but also a human being with complexities, which they aim to explore in the movie. He is eagerly looking forward to this project.

The snippets shown from the film premiered at CinemaCon in April hint that the movie will span approximately 30 iconic songs created by Jackson. The emphasis seems to be on ensuring that every crucial element of his story is included, which has led to an extended running time for the film.

The film will delve into both the life and demise of an individual, whose brilliance is frequently undervalued amidst numerous factors depicted by the media. As King put it, “Beneath the relentless examination, the criticisms, and the dazzling media glare, he was just a person. A person with a complex existence. The film will explore every aspect of it.

Among the moments shown in the trailer were the Jackson 5’s rendition of ‘ABC’ and Jaafar Jackson performing Man in the Mirror at a concert in the 1990s, where he impersonated his uncle’s signature movement and stage presence. Michael Jackson’s biopic will arrive on October 3, 2025.

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2024-11-06 09:37