Revealed: Director and Producer Earned $25M After Michael Biopic Cut Allegation Scenes

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Revealed: Director and Producer Earned $25M After Michael Biopic Cut Allegation Scenes

News (2 / 1) 26.04.2026 12:56 / Olga


Why Scenes Were Cut

Early drafts and filmed scenes allegedly depicted the 1993 police response and investigators at Neverland. But a prior settlement between Jackson and the Chandler family included a clause barring dramatization of the Chandlers, which producers say was overlooked until after filming, forcing weeks of reshoots.

Final Cut and Fallout

Theatrical release on April 24, 2026, instead ends before 1993; Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael. King's team said the extra payments reflected postponed projects and a new production budget. Lionsgate and Fuqua offered limited comment as the film faces mixed responses over what it leaves out.