Lionsgate has a busy fall of 2025 with two top titles set for release. The company announced that the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," directed by Antoine Fuqua, will now premiere on Oct. 3, 2025, a six-month delay from its original release date of April 18, 2025.
Jaafar Jackson stars as the nephew of the late pop icon, with a supporting cast including Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo. The film, written by John Logan, is produced by Graham King, John Branca, and John McClain.
Lionsgate plans to release the comedy Good Fortune on October 17, 2025. The film stars Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, and Keanu Reeves. Ansari, Anthony Katagas, and Alan Yang are the producers. Good Fortune is about an angel (Reeves) who unintentionally impacts the lives of a gig worker (Ansari) and a venture capitalist (Rogen).
Fuqua discussed the progress of Michael during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con in July, mentioning that he was currently working on editing the film.
The filmmaker expressed excitement about creating the film, focusing on Michael as a significant figure in their childhood and professional journey, emphasizing his artistry and humanity. Scenes from Michael were featured at CinemaCon in April, where King revealed the film will include 30 songs and be of significant length to capture Jackson's story.