Y’all Ready? ‘Michael 2’ Filming Is Expected To Begin In Late 2026 Or Early 2027

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Y’all Ready? ‘Michael 2′ Filming Is Expected To Begin In Late 2026 Or Early 2027

Filming for “Michael 2” is expected to begin near the end of 2026 or in early 2027, giving fans a clearer timeline for Lionsgate’s planned sequel to the Michael Jackson biopic.

Lionsgate chairman Adam Fogelson said the studio is “targeting a production start towards the end of this year or early next.” As for its debut, he added, “I think that end of calendar ’27 and the first half of calendar ’28 would be the current thought of roughly where the movie would go.”

Fogelson cautioned, “we’re not ready to announce everything at the moment.”

The sequel could move faster because Lionsgate has footage from the first production.

“We do have a number of sequences, particularly some big musical sequences, that were shot previously, that are almost sure to be incorporated, but we are mostly focused right now on how to make sure we can deliver, at the right price, the biggest, best sequel,” he said.

The first film was delayed from November 2025 to April 2026 following reshoots. Fogelson said “Michael” will have “a long tail” and added, “There’s nothing unusual as far as profit being shared among participants.”

Will you be seated for part two?