Overview
- Lionsgate released the first look at Michael, featuring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson and previewing studio and stage scenes, including Quincy Jones portrayed by Kendrick Sampson.
- The studio confirmed a global theatrical and IMAX rollout on April 24, 2026, marking the start of the film’s marketing campaign after prior date shifts.
- Antoine Fuqua directs from a script by John Logan, with producers Graham King, John Branca and John McClain; estate cooperation provides access to Jackson’s music and archives.
- The ensemble includes Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Miles Teller as John Branca, and Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael, alongside Laura Harrier and Kat Graham.
- Coverage notes the project’s production delays and June reshoots to rework parts of the third act, a reported budget near $155 million, and disputed reports about legal limits on depicting specific accusers.