Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Starring Jaafar Jackson

0:00It's April 5th. This is Entertainment in Celebrity News, today pop culture powered by AI. Lion's Gate is dropping a big Michael Jackson biopic called Michael, set to hit theaters on April 24th, 2026. Jafar Jackson, Michael's nephew and son of Germain, steps into the lead role after a worldwide search. Director Antwan Fuqua, known for films like The Equalizer and Docs on Muhammad Ali, is at the helm, with the script by John Logan. The movie dives into Jackson's off stage life, his early solo hits, and Jackson 5 days showing triumphs, struggles, and genius performances. Cast includes Neil Long as Mom Catherine, Coleman Domingo as Dad Joe, Miles Teller as manager John Branca, plus young actors for the brothers. Family and crew are hyped. Catherine Jackson says Jafar embodies her son perfectly, carrying the legacy. Fuqua felt a spiritual vibe right away, which Jafar's natural moves and camera chemistry.

1:00Filming wrapped in May 2024, and the trailer dropped in February 2026, flashing studio sessions, moonwalks, thriller, dances, and lines about chasing stardom and spreading love through music. But producers hit a snack with a clause from a 1993 settlement over an accuser, blocking any dramatization of that family. Still, with the estate producing alongside Graham, King of Bohemian Rhapsody fame, this epic looks ready to moonwalk into history.