Until more details surface, one thing's clear: this film has a heavy lift. Michael Jackson's story is about race, genius, isolation, illness, and the price of building a global mythology. His struggle with vitiligo, the relentless fame machine, and his obsessive musical experimentation deserve more than a passing montage.

Other cast members of the 2026 Michael biopic are Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, and Miles Teller as attorney John Branca. The movie is set to be released worldwide on April 24, 2026.

A Michael Jackson movie is not just a piece of entertainment but an intriguing cultural experience that takes one back to the beginning of a changing pop music industry. Netflix US is home to The Greatest Night in Pop (2024),

Jaafar Jackson steps into his late uncle’s shoes, moonwalk and all, as the first teaser focuses on spectacle, leaving out the darker chapters of the singer's life.

The first trailer for Michael has been released, showing Jaafar Jackson in the role and featuring some of Michael Jackson's biggest songs.

Jaafar Jackson embodies the persona of the King of Pop in a new biopic surrounding the life and career of Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson's real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson plays the titular role. The biopic will be released in theatres on April 24, 2026

A teaser of the highly-anticipated biographical drama, Michael, based on the life, music and legacy of the King of Pop was dropped by the makers on Thursday. The upcoming biopic will hit theatres on April 24, 2026.

The much-awaited trailer of 'Michael', a biographical drama based on late pop star Michael Jackson, is finally out. The movie is directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan. Michael stars Jaafar Jackson,