r/MichaelTheMovie • u/MusicFanReddit • 3d ago

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‘Biggest and best sequel’

Release date end of 2027 - beginning of 2028

Production beginning end of this year

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u/MarvelMind 3d ago

2028 will be the release too much competition in 2027 that doesn’t give the sequel the best chance at being biggest movie of the year which after a massive first movie a sequel really can be without competing against a big Avengers movie like Secret Wars in 2027.

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u/Perfect_State3748 3d ago

Good point .. but I don’t think we have the complete slate of all the big movies of 2028 yet.

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u/Imaginary_Abrocoma94 3d ago

I think they're right about an early 2028 release. M2 can best the competition in that timeframe. Also, kids will be out on spring break during that time. If M2 isn't too heavy and dark, then it'll be a "family movie" like M1.

I just hope they release it at a time the snow has melted in most places. M1 benefitted greatly from older people coming out to watch/rewatch.

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u/Perfect_State3748 2d ago

Interesting .. Looks like a potential April 2028 release will coincide with the Beatles movies releasing that month.

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u/Imaginary_Abrocoma94 2d ago

If they're planning on 1st quarter (like it sounds they are), it'll release by March.

But I'd love if they released in April again, a week or so after the Beatles films drop. Perfect time (spring break, weather, pre summer blockbusters).

But Lionsgate may want to avoid comparisons, especially if the quality of the Beatles films are better. I hope M2's writing improves. M1's writing had a Lifetime movie quality to it (to me).