Michael Jackson, his life, his work: the trailer for the biopic celebrating the King of Pop
From the Jackson Five to stadiums around the world: the journey and destiny of an artist who marked his era.
Colman Domingo stars in the new trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic.
In this film directed by Antoine Fuqua, to the glory of the King of Pop, the Oscar-nominated actor will play Joseph Jackson, the father, who will guide his children on the road to success. In the video, we first see him ready to do anything to leave his ordinary condition and touch fortune. Even if it means exposing your children.
After having imagined the Jackson Five, his father will try to manage his son Michael’s solo career with the same iron fist, and to exploit the vein down to the last dollar. But Michael Jackson is an artist with dreams, tells us this trailer where Jaafar Jackson (son of Jermaine Jackson) puts himself in the shoes of his uncle with quite stunning mimicry. Miles Teller will be the mentor, John Branca, lawyer and manager of Michael Jackson for a large part of his life, who will take over… from his father.
John Branca is also among the producers of the film, alongside Graham King who had already made Bohemian Rhapsody, the Oscar-winning biopic on Freddy Mercury, Michaelwritten by John Logan, will be released in France in cinemas on April 22, 2026.
“Michael paints a cinematic portrait of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists of our time. The film tells Michael Jackson’s story beyond music, from the discovery of an extraordinary talent as the leader of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless quest to become the greatest artist in the world. Highlighting his off-stage life and his most iconic performances from his solo debut, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to experience Michael Jackson like never before. This is where his story begins.” details the official synopsis shared by Universal.
