We are still living in biopic-aggedon. Last year we got (a portion of) the Bob Dylan story in A Complete Unknown, the Bruce Springsteen sort-of-biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere is in cinemas now. And next year brings a big one, sure to generate a whole load of conversation, for many reasons. Michael is on the way, a Jackson family-sanctioned telling of the Michael Jackson story, starring Jaafar Jackson (nephew of Michael) as his uncle. The film’s first trailer has arrived, recreating several memorable moments and images from Jackson’s career. Watch it here:
As the trailer states, this one comes from Bohemian Rhapsody producer Graham King, and seems to be taking… well, a Bohemian Rhapsody approach to Jackson’s life, rather than something more esoteric like Rocketman or Better Man. In short, it looks to be playing the hits, whizzing through decades of Jackson history – with the ‘Thriller’ video, the Jackson Five era, some Off The Wall bits, and many more. Since this is the authorised story of the star, it’s unclear the extent to which Michael will explore the considerable controversies surrounding Michael Jackson that continue to be discussed years after his death in 2009.
The film comes from director Antoine Fuqua, and also stars Colman Domingo, Miles Teller, Nia Long, and Laura Harrier. It’s set to moonwalk into cinemas from 24 April 2026.