Jaafar Jackson on the set of the big-screen biopic Michael Lionsgate/UniversalA senior exec at the film studio Lionsgate has confirmed that the wheels are in motion on a sequel to the company’s recent controversial Michael Jackson biopic. “That is what the audience is going to want and deserve after the experience we gave them the first time.” AdvertisementAs for a release date, he suggested that it could hit cinemas as early as next year, if not early 2028. Despite controversy around the film, Michael has been one of the year's biggest box office successes Glen Wilson/LionsgateEarlier this year, he was quoted by the same outlet as saying: “We are really excited about the progress we’re making with respect to a second Michael film. AdvertisementFogelson also suggested that a Michael sequel would include some of the controversies that the musician faced in his later years, claiming: “From my perspective, it’s important to try to give the audience an authentic understanding of who Michael Jackson was.