Director Antoine Fuqua has delivered some truly great films throughout his career including The Replacement Killers, Training Day, Southpaw, and The Equalizer trilogy to name a few. Now he is stepping into the world of an icon with his Michael Jackson biopic feature aptly titled Michael. The film stars Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, with Miles Teller, Colman Domingo and Jackon’s real life nephew and son of Jermaine Jackson, Jaafar Jackson taking on the role of Micheal himself.

 

Michael follows the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.

 

While you will have to wait until April 24, 2026, to see the king of pop’s story come to the big screen, you can check out the first teaser trailer and poster here now from Lionsgate.