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The most anticipated music biopic in years is nearly here. **Michael**, the official Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua, hits theaters on **April 24, 2026** — and it's already one of the biggest films of the year before a single ticket has been sold at the box office.The first teaser trailer shattered records with **116.2 million views in 24 hours**, the most-viewed trailer in music biopic history. Pre-sales are reportedly "killing it." Box Office Pro projects an opening weekend of **$80–$90 million** domestically — which would beat every music biopic ever made, including Bohemian Rhapsody ($51M) and Elvis ($31M).
So what exactly is this film, who's in it, and should you care? Here's everything you need to know.
## What Is the Michael Jackson Movie About?
*Michael* traces the life of the King of Pop from his childhood in Gary, Indiana, through his years with the Jackson 5, to his solo rise as the most famous entertainer on earth. The film was written by **John Logan** (Gladiator, Skyfall) and produced with the cooperation of the Michael Jackson Estate.
The biopic covers Michael's relationship with his father Joe, his creative partnership with Quincy Jones, and his transformation into a global icon. It culminates with his peak years of fame — though notably, the film's ending was reworked to be more "uplifting," with the more turbulent later chapters (the 1993 allegations, the 2005 trial) largely set aside for a potential sequel.
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A 1994 legal agreement between the Jackson Estate and Jordan Chandler's family prohibits dramatization of that story. This caused major script changes and costly reshoots, shifting the film's focus away from the allegations.
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The central casting choice — Michael Jackson's own nephew in the lead role — is either inspired or controversial depending on who you ask.
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- **Jaafar Jackson** — Michael Jackson (lead)
- **Juliano Krue Valdi** — Young Michael Jackson
- **Colman Domingo** — Joe Jackson (father)
- **Nia Long** — Katherine Jackson (mother)
- **Miles Teller** — John Branca (entertainment lawyer)
- **Kendrick Sampson** — Quincy Jones
- **Kat Graham** — Diana Ross
- **Larenz Tate** — Berry Gordy
- **Derek Luke** — Johnnie Cochran
- **Laura Harrier** — Suzanne de Passe
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Jaafar Jackson, 28, is Michael's nephew — the son of Jermaine Jackson. Visually, the resemblance is striking. Early clips show him nailing the voice, the moonwalk, and the physical mannerisms. The question is whether he can carry a full dramatic feature.
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