Michael (2026)

Michael is an upcoming 2026 biographical musical drama directed by Antoine Fuqua and centered on the life and career of Michael Jackson. The film stars Jaafar Jackson as the legendary performer, portraying him across different stages of his life and career. Rather than focusing only on his global fame, the film is designed as a portrait of the person behind one of the most influential musical careers of all time.

The story follows Jackson's rise from his childhood as a member of The Jackson 5 through his emergence as a solo artist and international superstar. The film explores his extraordinary musical achievements, stage performances, family relationships, and the pressures that accompanied his unprecedented level of fame.

Michael is being produced by Graham King, with a screenplay by John Logan. The project is being released by Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International and is scheduled for theatrical release in April 2026.

• Antoine Fuqua directs the film, having previously directed Training Day, The Equalizer, and Emancipation.
• Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, makes his feature-film debut in the title role.
• Michael Jackson's son Prince Jackson serves as an executive producer on the project.
• The film features a large ensemble cast portraying members of the Jackson family and other important figures from Jackson's career.
• The production received extensive attention because it marks the first major scripted feature film dramatizing Michael Jackson's life and career.