The Latest Breaking News from Michael Jackson

The new trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic is racking up views online and has sparked mixed reactions. While Jaafar Jackson is being praised for looking like his uncle, many are fearful the film will whitewash some of the more controversial aspects of the "King of Pop"'s life.

Eternity star Miles Teller enjoyed getting the chance to do a romantic comedy again after working in the genre earlier in his career.

Jaafar Jackson, son of Jermaine Jackson and nephew of Michael Jackson, will play the King of Pop in Antoine Fuqua's upcoming biopic Michael.

In a move that will thrill fans, Lionsgate has released the first trailer for Michael, the forthcoming biopic about pop legend Michael Jackson.

Discover the first trailer for Michael, the £125 million (US $155 million) biopic of Michael Jackson. Featuring his nephew Jaafar Jackson in the lead role, the film's 24 April 2026 release is already sparking debate over narrative, legacy and family involvement.

Antoine Fuqua’s film will hit theaters in April 2026

The film, named Michael, is due to be released in April and stars the late singer’s own nephew Jaafar Jackson in the lead role.

Lionsgate unveils the first trailer for Michael. See Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop and get details on the 2026 release date, all-star cast, and controversy buzz.

I'm so hype for this.

Star will be played by the real-life singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in a film that will ‘humanise but not sanitise’ him

“I just remember driving to and from the studio and I just played it again and again. And I was like, ‘OK, well if I can listen to this again and again, I think other people might want to”