Michael Jackson Biopic Sequel Confirmed

0:00It's April 30th, I'm Cory with the story and this is Music News Today Music News powered by AI. The Michael Jackson biopic just smashed box office records, pulling in 217 million dollars worldwide on opening weekend, Bohemian Rhapsody's Mark for Music Films. Now the studio is confirming a sequel in the works, possibly shooting later this year, or even in 2027, that first movie traced Jackson's life from kid days up to his late 80s heyday, and fans have been buzzing about a follow-up since it dropped. Rumors flew fast, but this is the official green light from the execs. Audiences are loving it so much, they're dancing right in the theater aisles, which has some folks nearby pretty annoyed. Critics gave it three stars, calling it a smooth showcase of his prime era, but warned a sequel might be tough to pull off. Director Antoine Fouque was tied up with a Netflix gig alongside Denzel Washington, so timelines stay fuzzy. The studio head dies specifics on covering later years, saying it's complicated and not

1:02the time to dive in yet. With the first one's momentum still hot, expect more news soon as they sort the pieces. Jackson's legacy keeps beating to its own beat.