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A new trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and led by Jaafar Jackson, drops ahead of an April 24 release. The film, approved by Jackson's estate, centers on his early solo career and has faced delays and reshoots amid debates over how to handle decades-old sexual-abuse allegations; the cast also includes Miles Teller, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Larenz Tate, and Kat Graham.
Channel 4’s Michael Jackson: The Trial features previously unreleased audio from before his 2005 trial, including shocking remarks about his relationship with children, as the four-episode doc pairs these clips with archive footage and insider interviews to explore Jackson’s psychology and the 1993–2005 allegations and his acquittal.
Lionsgate drops a trailer for Michael, a biopic charting Michael Jackson’s ascent from Jackson 5 child star to global icon, with Jaafar Jackson in the lead and Antoine Fuqua directing; the film also features Colman Domingo, Nia Long and Miles Teller and hits theaters on April 24.
Frank Cascio and his siblings appeared in Beverly Hills court to void a confidential settlement with Michael Jackson's estate and push for a public lawsuit over decades-long abuse claims, arguing the deal silences victims and was coerced; the estate contends arbitration should proceed and has cited an extortion demand of about $213 million; a judge did not rule immediately, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for March 5.
The teaser trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has garnered over 116 million views in its first 24 hours, setting a record for Lionsgate and for music biopic trailers, surpassing previous records held by trailers for Taylor Swift and Bob Marley films.
Siblings of Michael Jackson have filed new allegations accusing him of manipulation and abuse during his lifetime, claiming they were coerced into silence and paid hush money, which the estate denies, calling it extortion. The case emerges amid the release of a biopic trailer and revives controversy over Jackson's legacy.
Lionsgate's teaser for the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' garnered over 30 million views in six hours, surpassing expectations, and while a sequel is not confirmed, the creative team is working towards delivering more content after the first film's release scheduled for April 24, 2026.
Lionsgate is considering splitting the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic into two films, with more content to follow after the first release, which is scheduled for April 2026. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, has received positive early feedback, and the studio is preparing to expand the story in future installments.
A teaser for the upcoming biopic 'Michael' features Jaafar Jackson, nephew of Michael Jackson, portraying his uncle and highlights his journey from Jackson 5 star to legendary solo artist, with the film set for release on April 24, 2026.
Lionsgate has released the trailer for the biopic 'Michael,' directed by Antoine Fuqua, which depicts the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, with his nephew Jaafar Jackson starring as the King of Pop. The film covers Jackson's journey to fame, featuring iconic performances and key figures from his life, and is set for release on April 24, 2026.
Priscilla Presley’s new memoir reveals personal insights, including her view of Michael Jackson as manipulative, her concerns about her daughter Lisa Marie’s marriage to Jackson, and her reflections on her life after Elvis, highlighting family struggles and her relationships with notable figures.
Paris Jackson criticized the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic for being 'sugar-coated' and having no involvement from her, expressing concerns about inaccuracies and falsehoods in Hollywood biopics, despite some support from cast members like Colman Domingo.
The Michael Jackson biopic titled 'Michael,' directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson, has been delayed to a spring 2026 release, with a new date set for April 24, 2026. The film will cover Jackson's early career up to 1979, with a second film planned to explore the rest of his life. The movie features a cast including Colman Domingo and Nia Long, and will include 30 songs.
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has been moved to a theatrical release date of April 24, 2026, with Lionsgate and Universal distributing the film worldwide. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, the film explores the life and legacy of the King of Pop, featuring a notable cast including Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and others. The project, which wrapped production in 2024, underwent reshoots and a lengthy editing process, leading to the delay.
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' by Lionsgate and Universal has been rescheduled to premiere globally on April 24, 2026, after delays due to editing and content adjustments related to references to Jordan Chandler. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, will also be released in IMAX and follows previous release date changes from 2025 to 2026.