The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' opens nationwide on June 12, 2026, distributed by Kino Films. Producer Graham King has confirmed a sequel is in development.
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' is set to open nationwide on June 12, 2026, distributed by Kino Films. The film stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, who spent two years rehearsing and analyzing original footage to match the singer's movements. A new clip released in May 2026 recreates the 1983 'Billie Jean' performance from the 'Motown 25' special, where Jackson first performed the moonwalk. The scene was filmed at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the same venue where the original special was recorded. Director Antoine Fuqua said the team felt a responsibility to accurately recreate the historic moment.
The film 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. The film also announces 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.
In a June 2026 interview, producer Graham King revealed that the production team discussed recreating Disneyland's 'Captain EO' attraction for the film. The attraction, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and executive produced by George Lucas, was ultimately cut due to time constraints and rights issues. King noted that a sequel is in development, leaving the possibility for the 'Captain EO' revival to be included in a future film.
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Producer Graham King revealed in a Japan interview that the team discussed recreating Disneyland's 'Captain EO' attraction for the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael.' The attraction, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and executive produced by George Lucas, was ultimately cut due to time constraints and rights issues. King noted a sequel is in development, leaving the possibility open.
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.