Leaving Neverland Director Says New Michael Biopic Is 'Impossible to Take Seriously'

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Leaving Neverland Director Says New Michael Biopic Is 'Impossible to Take Seriously'

News (2 / 1) 29.04.2026 16:54 / Frank


Allegations and studio choices

The director pointed out that significant sequences tied to the 1993 child molestation claims were removed, reportedly to respect a settlement with the family of Jordan Chandler. Reed noted his original film followed Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who accused Jackson of abuse, while Jackson's estate and relatives have disputed those accounts and produced their own response documentary.

Follow-ups and fallout

Reed also criticized comments by Michael's director and highlighted his 2025 follow-up, Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson, which was released in the U.K. and is available on YouTube. He added that the original Leaving Neverland remains off HBO until 2029 due to a 1992 non-disparagement clause.