# Michael 2 Targets 2027 Release After Billion-Dollar Biopic Success 2026-08-07T01:40:50+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Production on Michael 2 is planned to begin by late 2026 or early 2027, with a release targeted for late 2027 or early 2028, The Times of India reports. The update followed an earnings call where motion picture chief Adam Fogelson discussed the sequel after the first film’s worldwide box-office haul reached USD 1.001 billion. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Michael starred Jaafar Jackson as his uncle and ended with the 1987 Bad tour. The first film omitted allegations of abuse and molestation after a settlement clause, but Fogelson said some material originally intended for it could appear in the sequel. The next film’s period has not been confirmed. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: biopic, Box office, Hollywood, Michael 2, Michael Jackson Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/michael-2-filming-planned-by-late-2026-release-targeted-for-2027/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/michael-2-filming-planned-by-late-2026-release-targeted-for-2027/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.