When can we expect Michael 2 to start filming? Lionsgate has confirmed its production plans and teased a release window for the sequel to Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic that became one of the studio's biggest hits after landing in cinemas earlier this year. Variety reports that Michael 2 is eyeing a filming start "towards the end of this year" or in early 2027, with Lionsgate teasing a release date to follow. Screen Rant, which first carried the filming update, says Lionsgate has now "officially confirmed" both when it plans to begin production and when the sequel might reach theatres. No cast changes have been announced, and the studio is keeping the exact release date under wraps for now.