JOURNAL ARTICLE

Michael Jackson Film Skirts Scandals, Eyes Big Opening.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Buckley, Thomas 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on *Michael*, a biopic about entertainer Michael Jackson, which is expected to be the top-grossing film in US and Canadian theaters despite mixed critical reviews and legal issues that led to the exclusion of child abuse allegations from the story. Distributed by Lionsgate Studios Corp. domestically and Universal Pictures internationally, the film covers Jackson's rise to fame and ends in 1988, omitting later controversies due to legal restrictions tied to the Jackson estate. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by John Branca and Graham King, *Michael* features Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the lead role and has a reported budget of around $200 million after costly reshoots. Lionsgate plans a sequel to address the omitted parts of Jackson’s life, though details remain undecided. The film has received mixed critical reception but strong audience approval and represents a significant release for Lionsgate amid its recent corporate developments. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193261196
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