The biographical film 'Michael' is set for release in Japan on June 12, 2026, following a strong North American run and a limited IMAX preview.
A new 'First Look' video and making-of photos for the biographical film 'Michael' show Jafaar Jackson, nephew of the King of Pop, discussing his mission to portray his uncle and practicing dance to achieve perfection. The film releases in Japan on June 12 after a strong North American run.
Earlier, the film released a clip recreating the 1983 'Billie Jean' performance where the singer first performed the moonwalk. Jafaar Jackson underwent two years of rehearsal and analyzed original footage frame by frame to match the movements. The scene was filmed at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the same venue where the original 'Motown 25' special was recorded. Director Antoine Fuqua said the team felt a responsibility to accurately recreate the historic moment. The film also announced a three-day limited IMAX preview screening from June 5 to 7 at 62 theaters nationwide, with attendees receiving an A3 poster on a first-come, first-served basis.
The movie traces Jackson's life from his childhood in the Jackson 5 through his solo career and global fame. The supporting cast includes Colman Domingo as father Joseph, Nia Long as mother Katherine, Kendrick Sampson as producer Quincy Jones, and Miles Teller as lawyer John Branca. The screenplay is by John Logan, with Graham King producing. 'Michael' opens nationwide on June 12, distributed by Kino Films.
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A new 'First Look' video and making-of photos for the biographical film 'Michael' show Jafaar Jackson, nephew of the King of Pop, discussing his mission to portray his uncle and practicing dance to achieve perfection. The film releases in Japan on June 12 after a strong North American run.
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has released a new clip recreating the 1983 'Billie Jean' performance where the singer first performed the moonwalk. The film stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, who underwent two years of rehearsal and analyzed original footage frame by frame to match the movements. The scene was filmed at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the same venue where the original 'Motown 25' special was recorded. Director Antoine Fuqua said the team felt a responsibility to accurately recreate the historic moment. The film also announces a three-day limited IMAX preview screening from June 5 to 7 at 62 theaters nationwide. Attendees will receive an A3 poster on a first-come, first-served basis. The movie traces Jackson's life from his childhood in the Jackson 5 through his solo career and global fame. The supporting cast includes Colman Domingo as father Joseph, Nia Long as mother Katherine, Kendrick Sampson as producer Quincy Jones, and Miles Teller as lawyer John Branca. The screenplay is by John Logan, with Graham King producing. 'Michael' opens nationwide on June 12, distributed by Kino Films.