Michael Jackson Sequel to Address Child Abuse Allegations

The upcoming sequel to the blockbuster biopic "Michael" will directly address the child abuse allegations against the late pop star, according to actor Jaafar Jackson, who portrays his uncle in the film series. In an interview with GQ Middle East, Jackson revealed that while he does not control the script, he hopes the second film will provide insight into Michael Jackson's perspective on the controversies that marked his later years.

The first film, released on April 24, 2026, focused on Michael Jackson's early life and rise to fame, concluding with the 1987 release of the "Bad" music video. It became a massive commercial success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide. However, it did not cover the allegations that first emerged in 1993. Jaafar Jackson expressed that his family was concerned about Michael's side of the story not being presented in the initial installment.

"It's someone else's story. It's someone else's idea of what it is, and it's mainly driven by an agenda," Jackson said. "And that's really the issue we've been having as a family not having Michael's voice being heard. I think that's very, very important, especially in the late years."