"Michael", a biopic about Michael Jackson, is officially happening.

[Mister_Jay_Tee]

Let me phrase that differently. He has a good singing voice and is a good dancer. I think he will be great playing MJ. The few songs I’ve heard on YouTube sound like any other 90’s r and b singer. Sometimes the songs make the singer. Sorry didn’t mean to sound negative.

That's why I'd be interested in hearing him sing his uncle's songs. They'd really make him give it his all. And it's better all in the family than with Justin Timberlake again.

 

[Victorious]

I can imagine that, based on Jaafar's MITM video, Michael's 88 Grammys performance will be the movie's big finale.

I think MITM can be great as an ending but I would rather see a tour performance of it than the Grammy one, in terms of excitement

 

[Mister_Jay_Tee]

I think there should be a decent emphasis on Early Solo MJ.

Seeing Jaafar channel this would be chilling.

 

[filmandmusic]

I think there should be a decent emphasis on Early Solo MJ.

Seeing Jaafar channel this would be chilling.

One of my favorite mimed performances because he is constantly moving

 

[Saka21]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1745552739990638986

 

[TheXscapeR]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1745552739990638986

Another reason why 2025 will be one of the best years for everyone haha

 

[filmandmusic]

Fingers crossed the US, China, Russia, Israel, the Koreas and Iran wait till after the theatrical run of the biopic to start ww3.

 

[Blues_Away2023]

Among those involved in the production are Oscar-winning director of photography Dion Beebe, production designer Barbara Ling, costume designer Marci Rodgers, choreographers Rich + Tone, Oscar-winning makeup artist Bill Corso, Oscar-nominated hair stylist Carla Farmer, Oscar-winning sound and music supervisor John Warhurst and VFX supervisor Louis Morin, joined by a crew of more than 420.

 

[Mister_Jay_Tee]

I'm expressing either Oppenheimer, or Nicholas Cage film. No in between

 

[Fuzball]

Michael Jackson Biopic Set for 2025 Release

The Michael Jackson biopic, 'Michael' — directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring the King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson — is set for release in 2025.

variety.com

 

[Robbsaber01]

Ending on grammys MITM wont happen since the estate said they are going to cover the controversy. Unless they want to jump all over the timeline.

 

[IhateTheMedia]

Ending on grammys MITM wont happen since the estate said they are going to cover the controversy. Unless they want to jump all over the timeline.

When is it going to end in the timeline? the Musical covered up to dangerous and is the biggest thing on Broadway right now.

 

[Mister_Jay_Tee]

Who Is It and Stranger in Moscow must be on the soundtrack, so it's gotta be 1993 at least

 

[Mister_Jay_Tee]

They can cover the allegations just by showing us Wade Robson and Jimmy Safechuck's childhood time spent with MJ. And how inconsistent with their allegations it is. All as a prelude to the real big deal, the Chandler allegations.

 

[Bogdan]

Production starts jan 22. Hopefully we will start seeing photos and getting reports soonish

 

[8701girl]

CANT WAIT FOR APRIL 18TH 2025!!!

 

[Paris78]

Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson Biopic Gets Global Release Date Via Lionsgate & Universal

Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, is getting a global release. Lionsgate is releasing the movie stateside on April 18, 2025, with Universal is handling…

deadline.com

Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson Biopic Gets Global Release Date Via Lionsgate & Universal​

Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, is getting a global release. Lionsgate is releasing the movie stateside on April 18, 2025, with Universal is handling overseas distribution.Today, Lionsgate announced that it was beginning production on director Antoine Fuqua’s Michael on January 22.

 

[Robbsaber01]

When is it going to end in the timeline? the Musical covered up to dangerous and is the biggest thing on Broadway right now.

I'm assuming up until TII. I feel like they have to since so much happened in his career. Stopping at dangerous might work for the musical, but I think the biopic has to go beyond that.

 

[Blues_Away2023]

There is so much to cover that essentially it should be a two part film - they're not gonna do that though.

It worries me the pacing of the film, to include so much music and the drama some parts are gonna feel rushed.

It needs to have a emotional connection rather than a greatest hits montage, it needs to be balanced perfectly.

It wouldn't surprise me if the J5 parts are only showed in little flashback moments.

 

[kai]

I think its already funny that they announcing an exact release date of the movie...

- It's longer than a year away
- they didn't even start filming
- i bet my ass the movie will be delayed
- i bet it will be out not before November

lets see if i'm right. See ya in 1,5 years

 

[ChanceToDance]

I think its already funny that they announcing an exact release date of the movie...

- It's longer than a year away
- they didn't even start filming
- i bet my ass the movie will be delayed
- i bet it will be out not before November

lets see if i'm right. See ya in 1,5 years

Eh, it's not like this is a CGI blockbuster film, they can cover up production, post-production and marketing within that timeframe easily. The El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie for example began filming in November 2018 but the movie was released only 11 months after that, so 15 months can be more than enough to develop a film and leave some of the remaining time for promotion.

 

[SmoothCriminal1995]

The timeline aspect is the most interesting part for me. Common sense would say cover it till the controversy but that would be a big cop out

 

[kai]

Eh, it's not like this is a CGI blockbuster film, they can cover up production, post-production and marketing within that timeframe easily. The El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie for example began filming in November 2018 but the movie was released only 11 months after that, so 15 months can be more than enough to develop a film and leave some of the remaining time for promotion.

You forgot that part where the estate is involved and that means it will be delayed

 

[TheXscapeR]

You forgot that part where the estate is involved and that means it will be delayed

...what? How is that true lol

 

[Annita]

I think its already funny that they announcing an exact release date of the movie...

- It's longer than a year away
- they didn't even start filming
- i bet my ass the movie will be delayed
- i bet it will be out not before November

lets see if i'm right. See ya in 1,5 years

You complain when no time is mentioned and the same when one is mentioned. Yes we will see. The only fear I see is the timeline of the trial and how this will affect everything.

 

[kai]

You complain when no time is mentioned and the same when one is mentioned. Yes we will see. The only fear I see is the timeline of the trial and how this will affect everything.

Where did I complain? I just said „I bet it will be delayed“… it’s no complaint

 

[Andymachine]

It is a tough one this biopic. With the ones like Freddie and Whitney , not so much was known about them so it was a bit easier to get into their "heyday" . This one would have to cover the early years , the beatings , the later tours Triumph , Victory ( Don King stuff etc) , the skin color change, the allegations , it is going to be difficult i would think to get all that in one movie . Even if it is over 3hrs long. Long movies tend to bore people also , especially folks that do not know THAT much about the person. The 2025 release is probably a "safe " timeline to slot it also because of this courtcase coming. If that happens.

 

[analogue]

I can see the opening credits now

John Branca Pictures proudly presents
A John Branca production
Staring John Branca as John Branca

 

[Blues_Away2023]

I can see the opening credits now

John Branca Pictures proudly presents
A John Branca production
Staring John Branca as John

John.... opening April 2025

A 3 hour extravaganza telling the story of the greatest entertainer to ever live, which will include John looking smug against a backdrop of gold disc records whilst he stares into your soul for the majority of it.

Sign me up immediately for a pre-sale ticket please

 

[filmandmusic]

Movies are always given an exact release date but it is also pretty common for dates to change around. If the biopic suddenly gets a star wars film in the same release window then the biopic will be pulled back or move forward. That is how it works.