Michael": The First Trailer for the Official Michael Jackson Biopic is Here
The King of Pop is returning to the big screen. The first highly anticipated teaser trailer for the authorized Michael Jackson biopic, simply titled Michael, has just been released. The film promises a sweeping, in-depth portrayal of the complicated man who became a global superstar and will arrive in theaters on April 24, 2026.
Watch the Official Teaser Trailer
The minute-long teaser offers an electrifying glimpse of the film's scope, heavy on iconic performance footage and an incredible physical transformation by its lead actor.
The Cast and Creative Team
The biopic is directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and produced by Oscar-winner Graham King (Bohemian Rhapsody). The screenplay is written by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan.
The cast features:
Jaafar Jackson: Michael Jackson's real-life nephew stars in his feature film debut as the adult Michael Jackson, an uncanny resemblance noted by fans and critics alike.
Juliano Krue Valdi: Plays a young Michael during the Jackson 5 era.
Colman Domingo: The Emmy winner portrays the family patriarch, Joe Jackson.
Nia Long: Stars as the Jackson matriarch, Katherine Jackson.
Miles Teller: Takes on the role of Jackson's attorney, John Branca