The fiscal calendar ends on March 31, 2026, so Feltheimer’s statement indicates that the film (or films) will likely debut after April 1, 2026. Last month, Variety reported that the film would likely be split into two parts and be pushed from the initially announced release date of Oct. 3, 2025.

Deadline has confirmed that Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic Michael is undergoing an additional 22 days of filming next month. This all checks out with the possibility that Lionsgate may split the feature into two installments (that move not decided yet),

The film "Michael," directed by Antoine Fuqua, was blindsided with massive reshoots in light of a deal Jackson's estate forgot to disclose.