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Michael Jackson ’s legacy is headed back to theaters, and the first look at the upcoming biopic Michael has the internet buzzing.
On Thursday (Nov. 6), Lionsgate unveiled the teaser trailer for the film, starring Jaafar Jackson — the son of Jermaine Jackson — in his breakout role as the King of Pop. The footage shows Jaafar not just mirroring Michael’s signature vocals and choreography, but embodying him in the studio, where actor Kendrick Sampson steps in as legendary producer Quincy Jones.
“I know you’ve been waiting a long time for this. The tracks are made, the songs are ready. Let’s take it from the top,” Sampson’s Quincy says as the trailer opens, setting the tone for a story that spans both Michael’s rise and the music that defined an era.
According to the film’s official synopsis, Michael will spotlight the artist’s early solo years, “highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances” from the period. “This is where his story begins,” it reads.
Social media reaction was instant — and explosive.
“My Instagram is lagging right now and I am convinced it’s because this trailer dropped. MICHAEL MADNESS,” one fan posted.
Another wrote, “If I die of happiness today it’s bcz of this movie.”
The cast includes several major names: Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Miles Teller as Michael’s attorney, Laura Harrier as Motown exec Suzanne de Passe, Kat Graham as Diana Ross, and Lawrence Tate as Berry Gordy.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film is now scheduled for April 24, 2026 — a delay from its original 2025 release following reported reshoots and creative pushback from members of the Jackson family. Despite recent speculation that the project would be split into two films, it appears to be holding its single-release format.
With Michael already generating major fan interest — and the industry watching closely — the biopic is poised to spark another conversation about how Michael Jackson ’s complex legacy is remembered, interpreted, and reintroduced to a new generation.
The question now: when the full film arrives, will it rewrite the narrative — or reignite the debate?
