The upcoming biopic 'Michael,' directed by Antoine Fuqua, is set to explore the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, tracing his rise to global superstardom. According to BOL News, the film is scheduled to premiere in 2026, with Lionsgate and Universal Pictures handling distribution in the United States and internationally, respectively. The project has been in development since November 2019, when producer Graham King secured the rights to create a film about the pop icon, with John Logan writing the screenplay. The film's production faced delays due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, but filming eventually commenced in January 2024 and concluded in May of the same year, with additional photography occurring in June 2025. The film is expected to release on April 24, 2026.