Overview
- The video shows Jaafar Jackson rehearsing and performing iconic numbers such as Billie Jean and Thriller, and he says taking the role "was a calling" that he had to earn.
- Director Antoine Fuqua and producer Graham King describe early doubts about casting Jaafar, then praise his performance after seeing his moves in rehearsal.
- Michael is slated to open on April 24, 2026, with Lionsgate releasing in the United States and Universal Pictures handling international markets.
- The ensemble includes Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Miles Teller as attorney John Branca, Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe, and Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael.
- Production completed principal photography in early 2024 with additional photography in June 2025, and the film’s release shifted from October 2025 after rewrites that included late-stage adjustments to the third act.