{"id":800064,"date":"2026-03-03T00:15:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T00:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/800064\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T00:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T00:15:14","slug":"how-long-is-antoine-fuquas-michael-jackson-biopic-signs-point-to-it-being-shorter-than-youd-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/800064\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Is Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson Biopic? Signs Point to It Being Shorter Than You’d Think"},"content":{"rendered":"

Antoine Fuqua<\/a>\u2018s Michael<\/a> is one of this year\u2019s most anticipated films, with the filmmaker\u2019s upcoming biopic focusing on one of music history\u2019s most iconic artists, Michael Jackson. After delaying the film twice, Fuqua\u2019s in-depth depiction of the Gloved One\u2019s life will moonwalk into theaters on April 24, 2026<\/strong>. Still, how long is the movie? According to a listing for early access screenings at AMC<\/a>, Michael<\/a> is only 130 minutes long. Does that feel short to anyone else?<\/p>\n

Where Does Michael Begin and End?<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t 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\u2019s Michael biopic cover? We know the biopic delves into MJ\u2019s career, covering the years he performed alongside his brothers as a featured member of the Jackson Five. Still, there\u2019s so much time to explore after that. Michael Jackson\u2019s 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\u2019s Michael biopic is supposed to be the definitive feature about Jackson\u2019s life, where does the timeline stop with only 130 minutes worth of footage?<\/p>\n

It stands to reason that the darker aspects of Jackson\u2019s lifestyle won\u2019t be a part of the film, but can Fuqua ignore those aspects of MJ\u2019s life and career altogether? That seems unlikely, but there could be requests not to add fuel to the fire of speculation about MJ\u2019s later years.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Michael About?<\/p>\n

\u201cMichael\u00a0is 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\u2019s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the\u00a0Jackson Five<\/a>, 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Antoine Fuqua\u2019s\u00a0Michael\u00a0biopic comes to theaters\u00a0on April 24<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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