The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” will open in customary theaters and in Imax worldwide on April 24, shifting from its earlier October date.

Lionsgate is releasing the movie domestically, with Common dealing with distribution in the remainder of the world aside from Japan, which is dealt with by Kino Movies.

Antoine Fuqua directs, with John Logan as screenwriter and Jaafar Jackson starring as his late uncle. Graham King, an Oscar winner for “The Departed,” produces.

“‘Michael’ explores the worldwide famous person’s journey to turn into recognized to the world because the King of Pop, presenting an intimate have a look at the life and enduring legacy of one of the crucial influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever recognized,” the synopsis reads.

Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer stated in Could that the film was “doubtless” to maneuver to 2026. Though it wrapped manufacturing in Could 2024, the undertaking underwent reshoots and got here in with a prolonged preliminary lower. Earlier, there had been dialogue about releasing the movie in two elements. The movie was final reported to hold a $155 million manufacturing finances.

“Michael” additionally stars Colman Domingo and Nia Lengthy as household heads Joe and Katherine Jackson. Miles Teller performs John Branca, Jackson’s legal professional and advisor. Larenz Tate performs Motown Information founder Berry Gordy, with Laura Harrier as music government Suzanne de Passe and Kat Graham will seem as Diana Ross. Different forged members embody Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, Michael’s older sister; Liv Symone as Gladys Knight; Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark; KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Jackson’s former security-turned-trusted buddy and confidante Invoice Bray; and Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones, who first met Michael Jackson when he was simply 12 years previous.