Jaafar Jackson channels the rhythm and mystique of his late uncle Michael Jackson within the first trailer for Michael, the upcoming biopic slated for launch on April 24, 2026.

The newly unveiled teaser, which dropped Thursday (November 6), captures Jaafar Jackson entering into the moonwalking footwear of the King of Pop with uncanny accuracy.

The clip showcases him reenacting pivotal moments from Michael’s storied profession, together with behind-the-scenes glimpses of the “Thriller” and “Don’t Stop’ Til You Get Enough” music movies and studio classes that helped form popular culture historical past.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, recognized for Training Day and The Equalizer, the movie goals to hint Michael Jackson’s evolution from Motown prodigy to international icon.

According to the official synopsis, Michael presents “a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before,” following his rise from Jackson 5 frontman “to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.”

The forged contains Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, and Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones. Young Michael will likely be portrayed by Juliano Krue Valdi.

Jaafar, the son of Jermaine Jackson, bears a robust resemblance to his uncle and reportedly educated extensively to arrange for the function. His efficiency has already drawn consideration for its consideration to element and bodily likeness.

Paris Jackson Denies Any Involvement In Michael Jackson Biopic

But not everybody within the Jackson household is on board. In September, Paris Jackson publicly distanced herself from the undertaking, stating she had “zero percent involvement” regardless of Domingo’s earlier remarks that she was “very much in support” and “helpful” on set.

Paris criticized the movie’s portrayal of her father, calling it “sugar-coated” and saying it “panders to a very specific section of my dad’s fandom that still lives in the fantasy.”

She added that she had learn an early draft and gave suggestions, however her considerations had been ignored. “I spoke up,” she mentioned, insisting, “I wasn’t heard. I f—ked off. That’s it,” she wrote.

She additionally questioned the authenticity of biopics normally, saying, “The narrative is being controlled, there’s a lot of inaccuracy and there’s a lot of just full-blown lies. At the end of the day, that doesn’t really fly with me. I don’t really like dishonesty.”

Clarifying her stance additional, Paris mentioned she doesn’t harbor resentment towards her father however values fact over revenue. “Not my monkeys, not my circus. God bless and God speed… So just go watch, go enjoy it, do whatever — leave me out of it.”

Michael is scheduled to premiere in theaters on April 24, 2026.

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