Michael has emerged as one of the most successful titles of the 2026 movie schedule thus far, as the biopic on The King of Pop has dominated the box office and raked significant money. With all that in mind, it’s no surprise that Lionsgate is already developing a sequel, though there are certain variables to consider. For starters, there are aspects of Jackson’s personal life that can’t be covered due to legal reasons. However, based on recent comments from an exec, that’s not stopping the studio from moving forward.
Antoine Fuqua’s Jackson biopic ends in 1988 with the Bad Tour, which predates the legal issues the late singer contends with in the ‘90s. Those child sexual abuse allegations were initially meant to be referenced in the film’s prologue and epilogue. However, Jackson’s estate discovered a legal stipulation that prevented one of the alleged victims from being depicted in the movie. With that, the ending was deemed “unusable,” and the estate paid for it to be reshot for a high total ranging between $10 and $15 million.
