- Michael is set to release on April 24, 2026.
- Michael Jackson is being played by his nephew Jaffar Jackson in the movie.
- Other cast members include names like Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Miles Teller.
When it comes to music, no matter what genre you prefer, there is a very good chance that your playlist consists of at least one song from the King of Pop aka Michael Jackson. The man, the myth, the legend who revolutionized music for the world and left behind a legacy that no one can come close to. Now, years after his passing, we are finally getting a biopic on Michael Jackson, and here is everything you need to know about the release date, cast, and all we know about so fat about the upcoming Michael Jackson movie.
What Is the Release Date of the Michael Jackson Movie?
Initially, Michael was set to be released in April 2025, but the production was delayed significantly due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes. Now, Michael is set to release on April 24, 2026, almost exactly a year after its original release date.
Is There a Trailer for the Michael Jackson Biopic Movie?
We finally have a trailer for Michael, and in all honesty, the little this clip shows us is enough to predict that this movie is probably going to be an absolute banger. Looking at the clip, it is very evident why Jaafar Jackson was picked for the role of Michael Jackson.
This trailer does not tell us a lot about the trajectory this film will take, but this biopic might just turn out to be the highlight of 2026. So, let’s wait and see what happens.
Who Is Playing Michael Jackson in the Michael Movie?
You will be surprised to know that Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, is playing the titular role in the upcoming biopic. Antoine Fuqua, the director of this biopic, claims that he was blown away by how much Jaafar resembles Michael in almost every way, and there could be no one better to play the King of Pop.
What Is The Cast of the Michael Movie?
Colman Domingo and Nia Long will play Joe and Katherine, Michael’s Parents, and Miles Teller will appear as John Branca, Michael Jackson’s lawyer. Jayden Harville and Jamal R. Henderson, Jaylen Lyndon Hunter and Tre Horton, Judah Edwards and Rhyan Hill, and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre and Joseph David-Jones will play Jackson’s siblings Jermaine, Marlon, Tito, and Jackie, respectively.
Michael Movie Cast List
- Jaafar Jackson-Michael Jackson
- Colman Domingo– Joe Jackson
- Nia Long- Katherine Jackson
- Miles Teller-John Branca
- Jayden Harville/Jamal R. Henderson– Jermaine Jackson
- Jaylen Lyndon Hunter/Tre Horton– Marlon Jackson
- Judah Edwards/Rhyan Hill– Tito Jackson
- Nathaniel Logan McIntyre/Joseph David-Jones– Jackie Jackson
Now, for all we know, Michael boasts a great cast along with a pre-existing banger of a soundtrack, so all we have to do is wait for this flick to hit the screens, and if everything works out, this biopic could turn out to be one of the best we have ever seen. We are indeed a bit short on details as of now, but as soon as we land on some, you guys will be the first ones to hear about and till then, stay tuned!
