Michael (2026)
Michael (2026)
Discover the making of a king.
Singer Michael Jackson emerges from Gary, Indiana, as a prodigy in the Jackson 5, captivating audiences with his unmatched talent in the early 1970s. As a solo artist, he transforms pop music with groundbreaking albums like Off the Wall and Thriller, redefining performance, music videos, and global stardom. Behind the fame, Michael grapples with family expectations, management pressures, and the relentless pursuit of perfection that fuels his creativity. His visionary artistry and tireless dedication culminate in the record-breaking Bad World Tour, showcasing his evolution from a gifted child to an international icon. The film charts his rise, triumphs, and innovations, concluding at the electrifying finale of the Bad Tour in late 1980s. capturing the peak of his career.

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Cast

Jaafar Jackson Jaafar Jackson As: Michael Jackson
Colman Domingo Colman Domingo As: Joe Jackson
Nia Long Nia Long As: Katherine Jackson
Kendrick Sampson Kendrick Sampson As: Quincy Jones
Miles Teller Miles Teller As: John Branca
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Storyline

Singer Michael Jackson emerges from Gary, Indiana, as a prodigy in the Jackson 5, captivating audiences with his unmatched talent in the early 1970s. As a solo artist, he transforms pop music with groundbreaking albums like Off the Wall and Thriller, redefining performance, music videos, and global stardom. Behind the fame, Michael grapples with family expectations, management pressures, and the relentless pursuit of perfection that fuels his creativity. His visionary artistry and tireless dedication culminate in the record-breaking Bad World Tour, showcasing his evolution from a gifted child to an international icon. The film charts his rise, triumphs, and innovations, concluding at the electrifying finale of the Bad Tour in late 1980s. capturing the peak of his career.


Tagline: Discover the making of a king.
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Music, Drama

Language: English

Release Date: 22 April 2026

Country: GB, US

Company Credits

Company: Lionsgate, GK Films, The Michael Jackson Company, Universal Pictures

Budget: $155,000,000

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Cast

Jaafar Jackson

Jaafar Jackson

Michael Jackson

Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo

Joe Jackson

Nia Long

Nia Long

Katherine Jackson

Kendrick Sampson

Kendrick Sampson

Quincy Jones

Miles Teller

Miles Teller

John Branca

Juliano Krue Valdi

Juliano Krue Valdi

Young Michael Jackson

Joseph David-Jones

Joseph David-Jones

Jackie Jackson

Jamal Henderson

Jamal Henderson

Jermaine Jackson

Jessica Sula

Jessica Sula

LaToya Jackson

Kat Graham

Kat Graham

Diana Ross

Laura Harrier

Laura Harrier

Suzanne de Passe

Kevin Shinick

Kevin Shinick

Dick Clark

Larenz Tate

Larenz Tate

Berry Gordy

KeiLyn Durrel Jones

KeiLyn Durrel Jones

Bill Bray

Nathaniel Logan McIntyre

Nathaniel Logan McIntyre

Young Jackie Jackson

Rhyan Hill

Rhyan Hill

Tito Jackson

Trey Horton

Trey Horton

Marlon Jackson

Liv Symone

Liv Symone

Gladys Knight

Judah Edwards

Judah Edwards

Young Tito Jackson

Jayden Harville

Jayden Harville

Young Jermaine Jackson

Jaylen Hunter

Jaylen Hunter

Young Marlon Jackson

Derek Luke

Derek Luke

Johnnie Cochran

Effie Spence

Effie Spence

Liza Minnelli

Edwin Garcia II

Edwin Garcia II

Miko Brando

David Pitcher

David Pitcher

Matt Forger

Dennis Boyd

Dennis Boyd

Dorian Holley

Cedric Stephens

Cedric Stephens

Darryl Phinnessee

Amari Deity

Amari Deity

Studio Celebrity

Teresa Palmer

Teresa Palmer

Debbie Rowe

Joe Gillette

Joe Gillette

Steve Rubell

Leia Yan

Leia Yan

Hayvenhurst Girl

George Hammonds III

George Hammonds III

Young Taj Jackson

Joey Barbella

Joey Barbella

John Gotti

Frescia Belmar

Frescia Belmar

Jennifer Batten

Directed By

Antoine Fuqua

Antoine Fuqua

Director

Kerry Lyn McKissick

Kerry Lyn McKissick

Script Supervisor

Jesse Carmona

Jesse Carmona

Second Second Assistant Director

Christina Fong

Christina Fong

Second Assistant Director

Jon Mallard

Jon Mallard

First Assistant Director

Douglas Plasse

Douglas Plasse

Second Unit First Assistant Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

John Branca

John Branca

Producer

Graham King

Graham King

Producer

John McClain

John McClain

Producer

David B. Householter

David B. Householter

Executive Producer

Kimberly Hardin

Kimberly Hardin

Casting

Victoria Thomas

Victoria Thomas

Casting

Selena Carrillo

Selena Carrillo

Production Supervisor

Leigh Jonte

Leigh Jonte

Casting Associate

Edited By

Not currently known.

Costume and Makeup

Bill Corso

Bill Corso

Makeup Department Head

Carla Farmer

Carla Farmer

Hair Department Head

Howard Berger

Howard Berger

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Mark Garbarino

Mark Garbarino

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Ve Neill

Ve Neill

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Christopher Allen Nelson

Christopher Allen Nelson

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Marci Rodgers

Marci Rodgers

Costume Design

Sound

Ed Novick

Ed Novick

Sound Mixer

John Warhurst

John Warhurst

Supervising Sound Editor

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Dion Beebe

Dion Beebe

Director of Photography

Roberto De Angelis

Roberto De Angelis

"A" Camera Operator

E.J. Misisco

E.J. Misisco

First Assistant "A" Camera

Matthew Love

Matthew Love

Digital Imaging Technician

Maninder K. Saini

Maninder K. Saini

Digital Imaging Technician

Rob Reaves

Rob Reaves

Camera Loader

Dwight Campbell

Dwight Campbell

"B" Camera Operator

Dylan Goss

Dylan Goss

Aerial Director of Photography

Lighting

Art Department

Barbara Ling

Barbara Ling

Production Design

Eric Sundahl

Eric Sundahl

Supervising Art Director

Other Crew

Chris O'Hara

Chris O'Hara

Stunt Coordinator

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