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Here's the official teaser for Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael,’ starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson

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<p>Lionsgate has finally unveiled the first official teaser for <em>Michael,</em> the highly anticipated biopic about the life of the King of Pop Michael Jackson set to premiere on April 24, 2026.</p><div> </div><p>The biopic stars his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, stepping into the King of Pop’s legendary shoes. The trailer, released on November 6, offered fans an emotional and electrifying glimpse into the highs and lows of Michael’s extraordinary career, from his early days with The Jackson 5 to his record-breaking solo stardom.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/6/21/a-look-back-at-michael-jackson-s-life-and-career-marking-15-years-since-his-death-807" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: A look back at Michael Jackson&#x27;s life and career, marking 15 years since his death</strong></a></div><div> </div><p>In the trailer, Jaafar channels his uncle’s charisma and style, flawlessly recreating some of Michael’s most iconic moments, including scenes from the “Thriller” music video and his trademark moonwalk. The teaser features snippets of beloved classics like “Billie Jean” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” evoking nostalgia for fans who grew up with Jackson’s timeless music.</p><p>The film&#x27;s synopsis reads: “MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.”</p><div><iframe width="791" height="445" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/723RZxnDWKE" title="Michael (2026) Official Teaser - Jaafar Jackson" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Fans quickly took to social media to express their excitement over the long-awaited biopic of the King of Pop.</p><p>“This isn’t nostalgia.... it’s time travel,” one said in the comments.</p><p>“The greatest entertainer to ever walk this planet. Without the internet, without social media, he still ruled the world like a king. Even today, no one comes close to the kind of global stardom MJ had,” another shared.</p><p>“Seeing Jaafar playing as his uncle just made me smile... I&#x27;ve got high hopes for this movie... Please lawd [lord] make this good. Love you MJ!,” a fan exclaimed. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/8/5/bts-not-part-of-michael-jackson-tribute-album-says-label-1504" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: BTS not part of Michael Jackson tribute album, says label</strong></a></div><p>The film&#x27;s lead star, Jaafar, is Michael&#x27;s nephew from his brother and fellow Jackson 5 member Jermaine Jackson, and ex-wife Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza. He was selected for the role after a worldwide casting call was conducted. </p><div><br/></div><p>In a statement from Variety, director Antoine Fuqua explained why Jaafar was chosen for the role: &quot;It&#x27;s incredibly exciting to watch Jaafar bring Michael to life,&quot; said the director. &quot;There was such a spiritual connection when I first met Jaafar, who has a natural ability to emulate Michael and such a great chemistry with the camera,&quot; he added.  </p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDAU2mp1_u/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A362459%2C%22ls%22%3A362048.2000000179%2C%22le%22%3A362449.7000000179%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="772" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Apart from Jaafar, the film features Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson and Nia Long as Katherine Jackson. Miles Teller joins the cast as John Branca, the King of Pop&#x27;s longtime lawyer and adviser, who was significant in helping him launch his solo career.</p><p><em>Michael </em>is directed by Antoine Fuqua, whose famous works include <em>Training Day, The Equalizer, Olympus Has Fallen, </em>and <em>What&#x27;s My Name: Muhammad Ali</em><u></u>. The movie was written by three-time Oscar-nominated screenwriter John Logan who also wrote the script for <em>Gladiator</em> and <em>Hugo.</em> It was produced by Graham King, John Branca, and John McClain.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQuD38TDy4P/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A362468%2C%22ls%22%3A362048.2000000179%2C%22le%22%3A362449.7000000179%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="987" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The biopic will include Michael Jackson’s most famous songs, spanning decades of his career and cementing his legacy as one of the most influential figures in music history until this day.</p><p> —by Alyana Cabuhat De Guzman</p><div><br/></div><div> </div>

<p>The official teaser for Michael Jackson's biopic is finally here. Starring his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, the film will portray the life and legacy of the King of Pop.</p>

The official teaser for Michael Jackson's biopic is finally here. Starring his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, the film will portray the life and legacy of the King of Pop.