Witness the rise of the late King of Pop on the massive display screen. Michaelthe extremely anticipated Michael biopic from Lionsgateis ready to hit theaters in 2026, giving followers an intimate take a look at the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. The movie stars Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jacksonwithin the titular position and options an ensemble forged portraying key figures from the “Billie Jean” hitmaker’s private {and professional} journey.
Hollywood Life has compiled all the small print concerning the upcoming Michael biopic.
When Does the Michael Jackson Biopic Film Come Out? See Launch Date
Michael shall be launched in theaters on April 24, 2026.
Michael Film Trailer: ‘Thriller’ Video, Moonwalk & Extra
The teaser for Michael debuted on November 6, 2025, providing temporary glimpses of Jaafar as his late uncle — from recording studio moments and early days with the Jackson 5 to nods at Michael Jackson’s most iconic performances.
The official full trailer, launched forward of the movie’s April 24, 2026 theatrical debut, expands on that first look, giving audiences an prolonged view of Jaafar absolutely embodying the King of Pop and tracing Michael’s rise from little one star to world icon.
Who Is within the Michael Forged?
As beforehand talked about, Jaafar will play his late uncle, Michael, and he’s joined by a recognizable forged. Colman Domingo performs Joe JacksonMichael’s father, Nia Lengthy performs Katherine JacksonMichael’s mom. The remainder of the Jackson household options Jamal R. Henderson as Jermaine Jackson, Three Hortons as Marlon Jackson, Rhyan Hill as Tito Jackson, David-Jones as Jackie Jackson, Cat Graham as Diana Ross and Miles Teller as John Branca, an leisure lawyer and supervisor.

The remainder of the forged contains Juliano Krue Valdi as younger Michael, Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe, Jayden Harville as younger Jermaine, Jaylen Lyndon Hunter as younger Marlon, Judah Edwards as younger Tito Joseph, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre as younger Jackie, Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy, Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, Michael’s older sister, Liv Symone as Gladys Knight, Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark, KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Invoice Bray, Michael’s bodyguard, Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones and Derek Luke as Johnnie Cochran.