The Michael Jackson biopic hit another snag.Per Deadline,Michaelcould be split into two movies. The current cut of Michael is approximately four hours. Furthermore, the movie will likely be removed from its release date October 3, 2025 and pushed to 2026.Recommended VideosWhile Jeff Sneider reports thatMichaelwill be removed from the 2025 calendar, Deadlines report says Michael could still find a new release date later this year. Universal Studios will handle the international distribution of Michael, so several issues must be ironed out before finding a new release date.RelatedThe news comes one day after Lionsgate, the studio behindMichael, did not show footage from the biopic during its 2025 CinemaCon presentation. At 2024s CinemaCon, Lionsgate exec Jim Packer calledMichaelthe biggest movie weve ever had.In November, Lionsgate movedMichaelfrom April 2025 to the movies current release date of October 3.Pucks Matthew Belloni reported in January that Michael would undergo significant rewrites and reshoots due to a massive legal issue between the Jackson estate and Jordan Chandler, who accused the pop star of molestation in 1993. The third act includes the allegations made by Chandlers family and how Jackson planned to handle the lawsuit. However, Jacksons legal team reached a settlement with Chandlers to never include them in any movies or projects about Jacksons life.Im humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michaels story to life. To all the fans all over the world, Ill see you soon.Photo by Jourdynn Jackson pic.twitter.com/Xow9Mkakup Jaafar Jackson (@JaafarJackson) January 30, 2023The entire third act needed to be reshot due to Chandlers inclusion. The Jackson estate reportedly paid for the reshoots on Michael, which already carried a budget of $155 million.Jaafar Jackson, Michaels nephew, plays his uncle in the biopic. The cast also features Colman Domingoas Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Miles Teller as John Branca, Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe, Kat Graham as Diana Ross, Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy, Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones, and Derek Luke as Johnnie Cochran.Antoine Fuqua directsMichaelfrom a screenplay by John Logan. Graham King, who won Best Picture for The Departed, producesMichaelalongside Branca and John McClain.Editors Recommendations