Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Jackson Family Seeks O2 Arena Premiere for 2026 Biopic as Paris Jackson Distances Herself

The O2 carries symbolic weight for fans given Jackson's unrealized 2009 residency there.

Overview

  • Reports say the family wants the film Michael to debut at London's O2 Arena, with Universal said to be in talks with the venue's Cineworld for a VIP event.
  • The premiere venue has not been confirmed, and the two-part biopic is slated for an April 2026 release.
  • Paris Jackson stated on Instagram that she had 0 percent involvement, criticized inaccuracies in an early script, and asked not to be linked to the production.
  • Her comments followed Colman Domingo telling People that Paris and Prince Michael were very much in support of the film and that he briefly spoke with Paris at a fundraising event.
  • Jaafar Jackson portrays Michael Jackson in the high-profile production, which producers describe as an inside look that will address the 1993 abuse allegations and features a cast including Miles Teller and Kat Graham.