Sequel Release Date for Michael Jackson Biopic Aimed at Late 2027

A release date for the sequel to Michael, the insanely popular Michael Jackson biopic, is being targeted for the end of 2027 or early 2028, according to an official with Lionsgate, the studio behind the film. Lionsgate Chairman Adam Fogelson provided new information on the follow-up film in an earnings call on Thursday, saying, “We are targeting a production start towards the end of this year or early next.” Fogelson also projected a release date for the sequel, noting that he believes the end of 2027 or the first half of 2028 will be “roughly” the release timeframe. “We are hard at work on making sure that we can put together a sequel that is worthy of the success and enthusiasm that the first movie generated, and we’re fully engaged with everybody,” Fogelson said, adding that the studio is focused on how to “make sure we can deliver at the right price the biggest, best sequel. That is what the audience is going to want and deserve after the experience we gave them the first time.” Fogelson sidestepped questions about the exact budget, saying the studio isn’t ready to announce everything at the moment, but he noted that some scenes shot for the first film weren’t used, including “...