Michael Jackson biopic eyes blockbuster status amid controversy
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A new Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, produced by Graham King and directed by Antoine Fuqua, is positioned as a potential blockbuster despite ongoing abuse allegations; the production has revised and reshot material to focus on his rise to fame, with a 2026 UK/US release and talk of a possible sequel.
- Michael Jackson film set to be a controversial hit BBC
- Can a new biopic change your mind about Michael Jackson? The Guardian
- The Rise and Fall and Rise of Michael Jackson The New York Times
- Michael Jackson’s billion-dollar biopic — just don’t mention sexual abuse The Times
- Michael Could Set A New High Bar For Music Biopics At The Box Office SlashFilm
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