The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, may be split into two films. The team behind the biographical musical drama, which stars Jaafar Jackson as his uncle, are reportedly considering cutting the film into two parts as their retelling of the pop legend's life story is almost four hours long,

Deadline. The film from director Antione Fuqua was a big part of 2024's Lionsgate CinemaCon presentation, however no footage from the biopic was shown during these year's convention, nor was it even mentioned.

Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic might be reportedly split into two films, delaying its October 3 release. The Jackson estate’s demand for reshoots over molestation accusations is the cause. The film stars Jaafar Jackson and features a $155 million budget.

As it currently stands, director Antoine Fuqua’s blockbuster biopic Michael is set to debut on the 2025 movie schedule, in an October 3rd release date. Save for one prior delay that pushed the film from its originally intended April 18th bow,

The Michael Jackson biopic might be split into two movies. If that happens, the biopic will likely move off its October 2025 release.

Michael has been in limbo since January, when Puck reported that the film’s entire third act had to be rewritten and reshot. According to Matt Belloni, the third act had been about the Chandler family’s accusation of child molestation against Jackson in 1993.