Michael Jackson Biopic Faces Major Setbacks Over Legal Issues

The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is facing significant production challenges due to a legal agreement that prevents the portrayal of allegations involving Jordan Chandler, who accused Jackson of molestation in 1993. Reports indicate that the film's third act, which centers around these allegations and the subsequent legal drama, has become largely unusable as it contradicts a deal made by Jackson's estate with the Chandler family. This oversight was revealed after filming had concluded, leading to potential costly rewrites and reshoots estimated to inflate the film's already substantial $150 million budget. Lionsgate, the studio behind the film, has announced a delay in its release from April 2025 to October 2025, while the Jackson estate is reportedly covering the costs of the necessary changes. Despite the setbacks, sources remain hopeful that a resolution will be found to salvage the project. No official comments have been released by the studio or Jackson's estate regarding the current issues.