The latest film to roll through the Hollywood biopic craze, “Michael,” has set an international premiere date in Berlin, christening a multi-day festival for fans of the King of Pop this April. The news was announced today, during Munich Film Week, by Graham King, the award-winning producer of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Departed,” and “Aviator.”
On April 10, two weeks before its theatrical release, the film’s cast and crew will attend the premiere, before a “multi-day fan celebration event,” the details of which have yet to be shared.
The film will explore Jackson’s earlier years, delving into the life and legacy of the globally recognised pop star, from his formative years and discovery to his “relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world,” as described by the film’s official logline.
“Michael” stars Jaafar Jackson in his feature film debut as Michael Jackson, Nia Long (“Empire,” “The Best Man”) as Katherine Jackson, Laura Harrier (“BlacKkKlansman,” “Spider-Man: Homecoming”) as Suzanne De Passe and Juliano Krue Valdi (“The Loud House,” “Arco”) as a younger Michael Jackon, with Miles Teller (“Top Gun: Maverick,” “Whiplash”) as John Branca and two-time Academy Award® nominee Colman Domingo (“Sing Sing,” “Rustin”) as Joe Jackson.
“Michael” is directed by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “Olympus Has Fallen,” “The Equalizer”), from a screenplay by three-time Academy Award® nominee John Logan (“Gladiator,” “The Aviator”). The film is produced by Academy Award® winner Graham King for his company GK Films, alongside executive producers John Branca (“This Is It,” “Thriller 40”) and John McClain (“This Is It,” “Thriller 40”). The film is distributed internationally by Universal Pictures.
The biopic is set to be released in Australian theatres on April 23, 2026, after being moved from its original October 3, 2025 date. Although production on “Michael” wrapped in May 2024, it underwent reshoots, amid reports that the film would be split into two halves — but the first trailer seems to point to just the one film. Watch the trailer below.
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