Overview
- The official trailer from Universal and Lionsgate previews a career‑spanning portrait from Jackson 5 origins to solo superstardom with intimate moments and staged iconic performances.
- Jaafar Jackson makes his feature debut as the adult Michael Jackson, with Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson and Miles Teller as attorney John Branca.
- Directed by Antoine Fuqua from a script by John Logan, the film is produced by Graham King with John Branca and John McClain attached.
- Theatrical rollout is set for late April 2026, including April 23 in parts of Latin America and April 24 in the United States and Spain, with IMAX screenings noted in Argentina coverage.
- Reporting has cited a SAG‑AFTRA strike pause and later refilming tied to contentious script material, plus an estimated $155 million budget that would rank among the costliest musical biopics.