How Long Is Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson Biopic? Signs Point to It Being Shorter Than You’d Think
Antoine Fuqua‘s Michael is one of this year’s most anticipated films, with the filmmaker’s upcoming biopic focusing on one of music history’s most iconic artists, Michael Jackson. After delaying the film twice, Fuqua’s in-depth depiction of the Gloved One’s life will moonwalk into theaters on April 24, 2026. Still, how long is the movie? According to a listing for early access screenings at AMC, Michael is only 130 minutes long. Does that feel short to anyone else?
Where Does Michael Begin and End?
Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate a lean runtime as much as the next moviegoer, but what gives? According to reports, Fuqua could have edited a ton of footage out of the final cut. This development, if true, begs the question: How much ground does Fuqua’s Michael biopic cover? We know the biopic delves into MJ’s career, covering the years he performed alongside his brothers as a featured member of the Jackson Five. Still, there’s so much time to explore after that. Michael Jackson’s solo career is its own labyrinth of material to bring to the silver screen, from his Off the Wall days to Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, and more. If Fuqua’s Michael biopic is supposed to be the definitive feature about Jackson’s life, where does the timeline stop with only 130 minutes worth of footage?
It stands to reason that the darker aspects of Jackson’s lifestyle won’t be a part of the film, but can Fuqua ignore those aspects of MJ’s life and career altogether? That seems unlikely, but there could be requests not to add fuel to the fire of speculation about MJ’s later years.
What’s Michael About?
“Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.”
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael biopic comes to theaters on April 24.
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