Michael Jackson movie biopic trailer has landed starring King of Pop's nephew

It's been a long time coming and no doubt will be surrounded with controversy given the child sex abuse allegations against him throughout his life, but the Michael Jackson movie biopic trailer is finally here.

The Lionsgate movie is simply called Michael and stars the King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role.

Rumoured to be split into two films (this remains unclear), the biopic will cover MJ's life and career from the Jackson 5 to his death in 2009 and address the allegations he always denied.

UPDATE: Lionsgate said: "We're not ready to confirm plans... [but] the creative team is hard at work making sure we're in a position to deliver more 'Michael' after the first film".

James Bond scribe John Logan wrote the script while Bohemian Rhapsody's Graham King is on producing duties.

The film's official synopsis reads: "Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. 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 fuelled 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. Michael stars Jaafar Jackson in his feature film debut, Nia Long (Empire, The Best Man franchise), Laura Harrier (BlacKkKlansman, Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Juliano Krue Valdi (The Loud House, Arco), with Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick, Whiplash) and two-time Academy Award® nominee Colman Domingo (Sing Sing, Rustin). Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the award-winning filmmaker of Training Day, Olympus Has Fallen and The Equalizer franchise, from a screenplay by three-time Academy Award® nominee John Logan (Gladiator, The Aviator), the film is produced by Academy Award® winner Graham King (The Departed, Bohemian Rhapsody), John Branca (executive producer This Is It, Thriller 40) and John McClain (executive producer This Is It, Michael Jackson Live at Wembley July 16, 1988)."

Michael hits cinemas on April 24, 2025.