Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in ‘Michael’. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate.
Preview:
- New images from ‘Michael’ have landed online.
- Antoine Fuqua directs the Michael Jackson biopic.
- It’ll be in cinemas this coming April.
It’s been a while since we’ve heard much from the team –– including director Antoine Fuqua –– behind Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael.’
There has been chatter about re-shoots, legal concerns and speculation as to whether it might even arrive as two movies.
“Discover the making of a king.”
Release Date: Apr 24, 2026
Budget: $155,000,000
Now, though, we have a confirmed April release date, some fresh images from the movie and the latest trailer, which you can find lower down the page.
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What’s the story of ‘Michael’?
Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson in ‘Michael’. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate.
Per the official blurb: “The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before.”
In addition to Jaafar Jackson (the late singer’s nephew), the movie features Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller and Kat Graham.
When will ‘Michael’ make its cinematic bow?
The movie will be in theaters on April 24.
(L to R) Judah Edwards as Young Tito, Jaylen Hunter as Young Marlon, Juliano Krue Valdi as Young MJ, Nathaniel McIntyre as Young Jackie and Jayden Harville as Young Jermaine in ‘Michael’. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate.
Nia Long as Katherine Jackson in ‘Michael’. Photo Credit: Glen Wilson/Lionsgate.
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in ‘Michael’. Photo Credit: Glen Wilson/Lionsgate.
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