Here's Our First Look at "Michael"

Lionsgate has released the teaser trailer for “Michael,” Antoine Fuqua‘s biopic chronicling the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. 

The trailer opens with MJ, played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in the studio with Quincy Jones (Kendrick Sampson), who says: “I know you’ve been waiting a long time for this. The tracks are made, the songs are ready. Let’s take it from the top.” 

It also features Jackson’s childhood and iconic performances and music videos, including “Thriller,” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'".

Alongside Jaafar Jackson, “Michael” also stars Miles Teller as Jackson’s attorney and adviser John Branca, Colman Domingo as his father Joe Jackson, Nia Long as his mother Katherine Jackson, Jessica Sula as his sister LaToya Jackson, Larenz Tate as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, Laura Harrier as pioneering music executive Suzanne de Passe, and Kat Graham as Diana Ross.

Other cast members include Liv Symone as Gladys Knight; Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark; KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Jackson’s former security-turned-trusted friend and confidante Bill Bray; and Kendrick Sampson as industry icon Quincy Jones, who first met Jackson when he was just 12 years old.

Although “Michael” wrapped production in May 2024, it underwent reshoots and reports were claiming that it would be split into two parts — though from the trailer, it appears to be just one film.

The film's synopsis reads: “‘Michael’ explores the global superstar’s journey to become known to the world as the King of Pop, presenting an intimate look at the life and enduring legacy of one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known."

John Logan (“Alien: Covenant,” “Rango”) penned the script for “Michael.” John Branca, Graham King, and John McClain serve as producers. David B. Householter serves as executive producer.

“Michael” is set to be released in theaters on April 24, 2026. Watch the teaser for the biopic below.