Post-launch › Sustain & long tail · 06 Aug 2026 · T+104
Sequel to start shooting late 2026 or early 2027
Fogelson told analysts the target release was the end of 2027 or the first half of 2028, using big musical sequences already shot.
ReportedGLOBALStudio-led
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- 06 Aug 2026 · T+104
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- Post-launch › Sustain & long tail
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- 'Michael 2': Lionsgate Studio Boss Gives Update On Production Start, ReleaseDeadline · 06 Aug 2026 · deadline.com · SecondaryVerifies: Production target late 2026 or early 2027; release end of 2027 or first half of 2028
- 'Michael' sequel is officially starting filming soonNME · 07 Aug 2026 · nme.com · SecondaryVerifies: Fogelson's sequel timing, via Variety
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