Trending Now - Lionsgate Promises a Major Hit With Upcoming 'michael' Sequel

WHO:

Deadline - Adam Fogelson is the Motion Picture Chair at Lionsgate Studios.

Variety - Lionsgate is the studio behind the film "Michael."

WHAT:

Coming Soon - 30% of "Michael 2" has already been filmed.

Coming Soon - Adam Fogelson provided plot details for "Michael 2," indicating that plans are rapidly taking shape behind the scenes.

Deadline - Adam Fogelson stated, “We’re really excited about the progress we’re making” on the sequel to "Michael."

Variety - Lionsgate confirmed that it is “hard at work” on the sequel during a quarterly earnings call on a Thursday.

Deadline - Lionsgate is working on a sequel to the film "Michael."

Variety - The original film "Michael" is described as a smash hit biopic.

Variety - The film ends with the words, "His Story Continues."

WHY:

Deadline - Adam Fogelson expressed excitement about the progress on the sequel, indicating that conversations with appropriate parties are going well.

Variety - Lionsgate is committed to creating a sequel to meet audience expectations for more of Michael Jackson's story and music.

HOW:

Deadline - The studio is engaging in conversations with appropriate parties to develop the sequel.

Variety - Lionsgate communicated its plans for the sequel during a quarterly earnings call with investors and analysts.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 06:21 UTC)

Exciting news for movie fans as thirty percent of "Michael 2" has already been filmed, with more details about the plot emerging. Adam Fogelson has shared that plans for the film are rapidly taking shape behind the scenes, hinting at a promising development for the project. Stay tuned for more updates as the release approaches!

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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 01:42 UTC)

Lionsgate has confirmed that it is “hard at work” on the sequel to "Michael," as stated during a quarterly earnings call. Adam Fogelson expressed excitement about the progress being made on the project, saying, “We’re really excited about the progress we’re making.” This announcement highlights the studio's commitment to continuing the story.

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(UPDATED May 21, 2026 23:24 UTC)

Lionsgate is moving forward with a sequel to the smash hit biopic "Michael," which famously concludes with the phrase, "His Story Continues." Adam Fogelson, the Motion Picture Chair at Lionsgate Studios, expressed excitement about the progress on the sequel, noting that discussions with the right parties are going well. The studio is committed to delivering more of Michael Jackson's story and music, sharing its plans during a recent quarterly earnings call with investors and analysts.