Witness the Making of the Late King of Pop on the Big Screen
Coming to theaters next year, fans of Michael Jackson will finally be able to watch the highly anticipated Lionsgate biopic *Michael*. Starring Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the titular role, the film features an ensemble cast paying tribute to the “Billie Jean” hitmaker’s life and career. Hollywood Life has compiled all the details about the upcoming *Michael* biopic.
**When Does the Michael Jackson Biopic Movie Come Out?**
*Michael* will be released in theaters on April 24, 2026.
**Michael Movie Trailer: ‘Thriller’ Video, Moonwalk & More**
The trailer for *Michael*, unveiled on November 6, 2025, features Jaafar Jackson portraying his late uncle in the recording studio, life on stage, filming the world-famous “Thriller” music video, and his early days with the Jackson 5.
**Who Is in the Michael Cast?**
As previously mentioned, Jaafar Jackson will play Michael Jackson. He is joined by a recognizable cast, including:
– Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Michael’s father
– Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Michael’s mother
– Jamal R. Henderson as Jermaine Jackson
– Tre Horton as Marlon Jackson
– Rhyan Hill as Tito Jackson
– David-Jones as Jackie Jackson
– Kat Graham as Diana Ross
– Miles Teller as John Branca, an entertainment lawyer and manager
The film also features:
– Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael
– Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe
– Jayden Harville as young Jermaine
– Jaylen Lyndon Hunter as young Marlon
– Judah Edwards as young Tito Joseph
– Nathaniel Logan McIntyre as young 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 Bill Bray, Michael’s bodyguard
– Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones
– Derek Luke as Johnnie Cochran
Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches and prepare to experience the remarkable story of Michael Jackson like never before.
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