Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson completely transformed into the King of Pop in the first teaser trailer for the upcoming biopic Michael.

Jaafar Jackson embodies his legendary uncle Michael Jackson in the first trailer for the upcoming biopic "Michael."

The album spent 37 weeks at No. 1. — -- Thirty-five years ago today, the album that changed the face of pop music forever arrived in stores: Michael Jackson's "Thriller." The album, released Nov. 30, 1982, was a pop culture phenomenon the likes of ...

Interest has been piqued with the release of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, with the official trailer already clocking up millions of views online.

Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo all star in “Michael,” which Lionsgate is releasing in theaters April 24, 2026. Antoine Fuqua is directing “Michael,” which has a script by John Logan and is produced by “Bohemian Rhapsody” producer Graham King along with John Branca and John McClain.

The long-awaited biopic following the life of the late Michael Jackson was originally expected to premiere in October 2025. However, the film was postponed to Apr. 24, 2026. Ahead of the new release date, Lionsgate finally released the first teaser.

Will we watch the Michael Jackson biopic on the big screens or on streaming services? Here's everything we know so far.

Lionsgate unveils the highly anticipated biopic 'Michael' about Michael Jackson, starring Jaafar Jackson. In theaters on April 24.