Michael (2026 film) undertook 22 days of reshoots in June 2025.
The reshoots followed a rewrite that removed references to allegations against Michael Jackson from the film. The production had originally shot material covering events from Jackson’s life until 1995, but later changes required new sequences and a revised ending.
Reports described the additional work as part of a complicated post-production process. Lionsgate rejected claims that the film was in total chaos, while reports differed over how much the reshoots increased the budget. Some accounts placed the added cost at roughly $50 million for new sequences, while Variety reported an increase of approximately $10–15 million funded by the Jackson estate.
The 22-day figure refers specifically to the June 2025 reshoot period. It does not describe the original principal photography, which ran from January 22 to May 30, 2024, or the film’s earlier planned 80-day shooting schedule.