Lionsgate's long-gestating Michael Jackson biopic is due to arrive next April. With its first trailer now circulating, here's everything to know about the film, from its cast to its controversies.

Michael Jackson is one of the most legendary artists on the planet who shattered all kinds of records during his music career. Now, a soon-to-be-released biopic about his life is already breaking records before it even hits cinemas.

In a first glimpse of the much-anticipated biopic, “Michael,” Jaafar Jackson is flawlessly transformed into his uncle, Michael Jackson. The upcoming biopic, which comes to theaters in 2026, features Jaafar Jackson — who is the son of Michael Jackson’s brother,

“Miles Teller’s wig might be the most controversial part of this film,” one person wrote on X, formerly Twitter. A second critic exclaimed: “He looks so different!” Teller, fresh off his hosting duties on “Saturday Night Live,” opened up about the role in an interview with Variety in March 2024.

The official teaser, released Thursday, stars the late King of Pop's nephew, Jaafar Jackson. Jaafar Jackson is the son of Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine Jackson. In the clip, Jaafar Jackson portrays his uncle, complete with MJ's iconic looks.

We're in a position to deliver more 'Michael' soon after we release the first film,” studio movie division head Adam Fogelson told analysts on Thursday.

Jaafar Jackson, the son of Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza, is playing his uncle, the ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson, in a 2026 biopic

Michael Jackson’s hit “Thriller" is back in the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, propelling the King of Pop once again into music history.

Jaafar will be joined by a handful of other stars for the upcoming film, including Colman Domingo and Miles Teller. Most recently, Lionsgate announced which actors will be playing the rest of the Jackson 5 singers, including Jermaine, Marlon, Tito and Jackie Jackson.