Michael Biopic Trailer Released Amid Family Disputes

A full-length trailer for the upcoming biopic "Michael," chronicling the life of pop icon Michael Jackson, was released this week, offering glimpses into his early family dynamics and rise to stardom. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson in the lead role, the film is scheduled for theatrical and IMAX release on April 24, 2026.

The two-minute trailer opens with affirmations of confidence and strength, set against a montage of Jackson's transformation from a young performer in the Jackson 5 to a global superstar. It features Jaafar Jackson recreating signature dance moves, including the moonwalk, and highlights key moments from his career, such as the blockbuster success of his "Thriller" album. Colman Domingo, as Jackson's father Joe, delivers a line urging his family forward: "In this life, you're either a winner or you're a loser." Nia Long, portraying mother Katherine Jackson, adds a tender note: "I knew you were different the moment you were born. You have a special light."

The cast also includes Miles Teller as Jackson's longtime attorney John Branca, Laura Harrier as music executive Suzanne de Passe, Kat Graham as Diana Ross, Larenz Tate as...