Overview

• Paris Jackson said on Instagram she had 0% involvement, describing the project as dishonest and accusing it of softening her father’s story.
• She said she read an early draft, submitted notes she found were ignored, and then walked away from the production.
• Paris characterized the film as aimed at a narrow slice of fans and alleged narrative manipulation, inaccuracies, and “blatant lies.”
• Colman Domingo previously said Paris and Prince Jackson were supportive, noting Prince as a producer and admirer of the movie.
• Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson with Domingo as Joe Jackson, is slated for April 24, 2026, after reported delays tied to legal constraints and rewrites.