During which months did principal photography for the 2026 film Michael take place?
Answer
January to May 2024
Principal photography for the 2026 film Michael took place from January to May 2024.
Principal photography is the main period when the planned scenes of a film are filmed with the cast and crew. Michael’s production began after the major casting announcements, including Jaafar Jackson as Michael and Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael. The shoot covered the film’s family, performance, and career scenes.
Production was delayed by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike before filming could proceed. After the main shoot, the project later underwent reshoots in June 2025. Those additional sessions were connected with revisions to the third act and were separate from the original principal-photography period.
The dates can therefore be distinguished from both the 2025 reshoots and the 2026 release. Michael’s main filming occurred in the first half of 2024, even though the finished film did not reach cinemas until 2026.