MICHAEL Official Trailer

MICHAEL is a biographical drama starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson. It follows Jackson from his emergence as the lead singer of the Jackson Five to his development as a solo artist.

The official trailer for 《MICHAEL》 begins with a young Michael Jackson taking the stage with his brothers, then follows his rise to prominence as the lead vocalist of the Jackson Five and scenes from his solo career. The official synopsis explains that the film highlights not only the music but also Michael Jackson’s life, featuring major performances from his early solo years.

Jaafar Jackson plays the adult Michael Jackson, while Juliano Krue Valdi is also credited among the cast. Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo also appear. The trailer intercuts moments of rehearsals, recording sessions, and stage preparations, placing the protagonist’s focus and growth toward performance at the forefront.

Antoine Fuqua directed the film, with a screenplay by John Logan. Graham King, John Branca, and John McClain served as producers, and Lionsgate distributed it. In the United States, it was released in theaters and IMAX on April 24, 2026, and the official streaming page lists its runtime as 127 minutes.