Overview
- The teaser introduces Jaafar Jackson as his uncle, with scenes spanning Jackson’s early career, a recreation of Thriller, and a studio exchange with Quincy Jones portrayed by Kendrick Sampson.
- Antoine Fuqua directs from a script by John Logan, with Lionsgate setting a global theatrical and IMAX opening for April 24, 2026 and the teaser set to play before Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.
- Producers include Graham King alongside estate executors John Branca and John McClain, underscoring the project’s authorized status.
- The film completed additional photography of roughly three weeks in June 2025 after wrapping in 2024, and despite reports of a possible two-part split, the trailer points to a single feature.
- How the movie addresses longstanding abuse allegations remains unresolved, with some legal-driven rework reports disputed, and Paris Jackson stating she had zero involvement with the production.