Overview
- Lionsgate unveiled the first teaser for Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and set for theaters and IMAX on April 24, 2026.
- Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew, leads the cast, with Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael and Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Joe and Katherine Jackson.
- The footage showcases recreations of signature moments such as the Thriller video, stadium performances and studio scenes with Quincy Jones portrayed by Kendrick Sampson.
- Producers include Graham King and the Michael Jackson estate’s co-executors John Branca and John McClain, with John Logan writing the screenplay.
- The trailer follows a protracted timeline marked by reshoots and delays, and its focus on early career highlights has prompted debate over how the film will handle later-life controversies, with Paris Jackson having previously said she had no involvement.