TMDb/Michael Movie Michael Jackson biopic sequel greenlit after record $97M debut; production could start this year, says Lionsgate. May 1, 2026 AceShowbiz - Michael fans who helped propel the biopic to a record-breaking $97 million domestic debut may soon get another chance to see the story continue on the big screen. In a recent interview on The Town With Matt Beloni podcast, Adam Fogelson, vice chair of Lionsgate, revealed that a sequel to the film could begin production as soon as this year or next.