Michael (2026 film)

Michael Jackson (pictured in 1983) is portrayed by his nephew Jaafar Jackson.

Michael is a 2026 biographical film about the life of American singer Michael Jackson, covering his involvement in the Jackson 5 in the 1960s to the Bad tour in the late 1980s.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua. Written by John Logan.

Discover the making of a king. (taglines)

Michael Jackson

• I believe music can change the world. Spread love, joy, and peace. That is what I want the world to feel... magic!
• [to himself] You're confident. You're strong. You're beautiful. You're the greatest of all time.
• I love my family. But I just wanna do my own thing.
• When you see it, you can do it.
• [talking to Bill Bray] Music can bring people together, Bill.
• [talking to Bill Bray] I have to shine my light.
• [talking to his brothers] Let us tear this stage up.
• [speaking to the audience at the Victory Tour] Listen up, I'd like to say that this is our last and final tour and I think that this is our farewell tour. You all have been wonderful, it's been a long 20 years, and we love you all.

Quincy Jones

• I know you've been waiting a long time for this. The tracks are made, the songs are ready. Let's take it from the top!
• This is your story. Honor your past, and embrace the future.

Joe Jackson

• Let me tell you something: in this life, you're either a winner or you're a loser. Y'all want to work in a steel mill like me for the rest of your days? Cause I sure as hell don't.
• Michael, you've got a lot to learn about family.
• No more Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael. From now on, you'll be the Jackson 5.

Katherine Jackson

• [having a heart to heart conversation with Michael] Now look at me, Michael. I knew that you were different from the moment that you were born. You are different from your brothers. You have a very special light.

Dialogue

Michael Jackson: [before recording a song] Q, can you lower the lights for me, please?

Quincy Jones: Okay. But remember, in here, keep those feet still, my man.

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Joe Jackson: We need to capitalize on Michael's success. Cause the Jackson family is the brand. That's our Coca-Cola, and we need to start selling! So I'm planning an international tour. This is just the beginning!

Michael Jackson: I need to think.

Joe Jackson: I told you what to think.

Taglines

• Discover the making of a king.
• The origin of an icon.
• His story begins.
• You're confident. You're strong. You're beautiful. You're the greatest of all time.

Cast

• Jaafar Jackson — Michael Jackson
  • Juliano Krue Valdi — young Michael
• Colman Domingo — Joseph Jackson, Michael's father
• Nia Long — Katherine Scruse-Jackson, Michael's mother
• Miles Teller — John Branca, Jackson's attorney
• KeiLyn Durrel Jones — Bill Bray, Michael's bodyguard
• Laura Harrier — Suzanne de Passe, creative assistant to Berry Gordy at Motown
• Jessica Sula — La Toya Jackson, Michael's older sister
• Jamal R. Henderson — Jermaine Jackson, Michael's older brother
  • Jayden Harville — young Jermaine
• Tre Horton — Marlon Jackson, Michael's older brother
  • Jaylen Lyndon Hunter — young Marlon
• Rhyan Hill — Tito Jackson, Michael's older brother
  • Judah Edwards — young Tito
• Joseph David-Jones — Jackie Jackson, Michael's older brother
  • Nathaniel Logan McIntyre — young Jackie
• Mike Myers — Walter Yetnikoff, president of CBS Records
• Kendrick Sampson — Quincy Jones, co-producer of Michael's three successful solo albums
• Larenz Tate — Berry Gordy, music producer and president of Motown
• Liv Symone — Gladys Knight
• Deon Cole — Don King, a boxing promoter
• Asia Fuqua — Ola Ray, Michael's co-star in the music video for "Thriller"

See also

• The Jacksons: An American Dream, 1992 mini-series.