Michael
"Discover the making of a king."
Released in April 2026. Michael is a music/drama film. directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Starring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, and Nia Long
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 2026
Upcoming release
Budget
$155M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jaafar Jackson
as Michael Jackson
Colman Domingo
as Joe Jackson
Nia Long
as Katherine Jackson
Kendrick Sampson
as Quincy Jones
Miles Teller
as John Branca
Juliano Krue Valdi
as Young Michael Jackson
Joseph David-Jones
as Jackie Jackson
Jamal Henderson
as Jermaine Jackson
Jessica Sula
as LaToya Jackson
Kat Graham
as Diana Ross
Production Details
- Status
- Post Production
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $155,000,000
Production Companies
- Lionsgate
- GK Films
- The Michael Jackson Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael about?
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 wh...
Who directed Michael?
Michael was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
When was Michael released?
Michael was released on April 22, 2026 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Michael?
The main cast of Michael includes Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Kendrick Sampson, Miles Teller.