Lionsgate Moves ‘Michael’ Jackson Biopic Again

Lionsgate Studios is moving the release of anticipated biopic Michael from this fall into its fiscal 2027 but didn’t give a new release date. It just started fiscal 2026.

“In regard to our Michael Jackson biopic, we’re excited about the 3½ hours of amazing footage from producer Graham King and director Antoine Fuqua, and we will be announcing a definitive release strategy and timing in the next few weeks. I would note that it is likely we will move Michael out of the fiscal year which will impact fiscal 26 financial results but will bolster an already strong fiscal 27 slate,” said CEO Jon Felthimer on a conference call after quarterly earnings.

Lionsgate’s fiscal year starts in April.

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