Michael (2026)
Michael (2026)
Discover the making of a king.
The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.

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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

The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.


Tagline: Discover the making of a king.
Certification: PG-13

Details

Genres: Music, Drama

Language: English

Release Date: 22 April 2026

Country: GB, US

Runtime: 129m

Company Credits

Company: Lionsgate, GK Films, The Michael Jackson Company

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

Effie Spence

Effie Spence

Liza Minnelli

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

John McClain

John McClain

Producer

Graham King

Graham King

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

Matthew Jackson

Matthew Jackson

Publicist

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Carla Farmer

Carla Farmer

Hair Department Head

Bill Corso

Bill Corso

Makeup 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

Louis Morin

Louis Morin

Visual Effects Supervisor

Greg Baxter

Greg Baxter

Visual Effects Producer

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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