It doesn’t sound like things are getting any easier for Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic. In January, it was reported that the film was having major issues with its third act—centered around allegations of Jackson’s child abuse and the subsequent media circus—which would lead to reshoots in March.

Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael,” may be split into two movies. As a result, the Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International project will likely push its current Oct. 3 release date.

Antoine Fuqua’s ambitious Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael, wrapped filming in May 2024, with a near four-hour cut that insiders claim could be split into two films, per Deadline. The production is reportedly racing against time—and legal entanglements—to meet its October 3 release date.