Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in the biopic 'Michael.' Kevin Mazur Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Jaafar Jackson, nephew of Michael Jackson, shows off his dance moves in the first teaser for Lionsgate's Michael musical drama that dropped on Thursday. Director Antoine Fuqua's biopic is set to hit theaters and Imax on April 24, 2026, after its release was delayed several times, most recently having been dated for the fall of 2025. Marking his feature debut is Jaafar Jackson in the lead role as the pop music icon. The teaser features the nephew of the late superstar entertainer recreating dance moves on stage or from memorable rock videos. Related Stories Movies Russo Brothers' AGBO Boards 'John Rambo' to Produce Movies Lionsgate Does Deal With Millennium for 'Rambo,' 'The Expendables' Rights "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," the producers of Michael say in a synopsis. "The tracks are made. The songs are ready," an engineer says in a voice over in the teaser after Michael required 22 days of additional photography in June 2025. Michael's cast includes Colman Domingo as the star's father, Joe Jackson and Nia Long as his mother, Katherine. Rounding out the cast are Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, Kat Graham, Larenz Tate and Derek Luke. Graham King, John Branca and John McClain produce the movie that has a script from John Logan. Lionsgate is distributing the movie domestically, while Universal handles the global launch. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Heat Vision 'Gremlins 3': 'Final Destination' Duo Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein Join Chris Columbus to Write Script (Exclusive) International Film Festival Rotterdam Rotterdam Film Fest Unveils Focus Program on Japanese V-Cinema Phenomenon Amy Madigan Amy Madigan Is Back in the Spotlight. It's Making Her Nervous united kingdom Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' Wins London Film Fest Audience Award as Attendance Hits Record High Heat Vision Warners Making 'Gremlins 3' With Steven Spielberg, Chris Columbus Returning Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 'Goodbye Sisters' Tells a Family Story in the Himalayas, With "a Magic Mushroom Worth More Than Gold" as a Side Character Heat Vision 'Gremlins 3': 'Final Destination' Duo Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein Join Chris Columbus to Write Script (Exclusive) International Film Festival Rotterdam Rotterdam Film Fest Unveils Focus Program on Japanese V-Cinema Phenomenon Amy Madigan Amy Madigan Is Back in the Spotlight. It's Making Her Nervous united kingdom Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' Wins London Film Fest Audience Award as Attendance Hits Record High Heat Vision Warners Making 'Gremlins 3' With Steven Spielberg, Chris Columbus Returning Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 'Goodbye Sisters' Tells a Family Story in the Himalayas, With "a Magic Mushroom Worth More Than Gold" as a Side Character