‘Michael’ Sequel: Lionsgate Film Chief Promises ‘A Big and Satisfying Movie’ With ‘Most Popular’ Music Still to Come

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Lionsgate is actively developing a sequel to the successful biopic 'Michael,' which focused on Michael Jackson's life. The studio's film chief, Adam Fogelson, expressed excitement about the progress and potential of the new film. The sequel aims to explore more of Jackson's music and life events that were not covered in the first installment.

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▪Lionsgate is working on a sequel to the biopic 'Michael' about Michael Jackson.
▪The first film ended in 1987, leaving many significant events and music from Jackson's career unexplored.
▪Adam Fogelson mentioned that they have 25 to 30% of a second movie already shot from the previous production.

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▪ As ‘Michael 2’ Comes Together, Lionsgate Film Chief Confident Studio Can Pull Off Another “Big And Satisfying Movie For A Global Audience” — Deadline

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Home Film News May 21, 2026 2:52pm PT ‘Michael’ Sequel: Lionsgate Film Chief Promises ‘A Big and Satisfying Movie’ With ‘Most Popular’ Music Still to Come By Brent Lang Plus Icon Brent Lang Executive Editor BrentALang Latest Lionsgate Earnings Climb Thanks to Success of ‘The Housemaid’ 50 minutes ago ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Movie in the Works From ‘Ready or Not’ Directors Radio Silence 2 hours ago Julianne Moore to Lead Mother-Daughter Comedy Film From Netflix, Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground (EXCLUSIVE) 6 hours ago See All Everett Collection “Michael,” the smash hit biopic, makes it clear that moviegoers haven’t seen the last of Michael Jackson, with the film ending with the words, “His Story Continues.” And Lionsgate, the studio behind the film, told investors and analysts…

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