Then, clips from Jackson's childhood and his legendary performances and music videos – including “Thriller” – are shown, while his 1982 hit, “Wanna be startin' somethin',” plays in the background.
The role of Michael Jackson is played by Jaafar Jackson, who is Michael Jackson's nephew.
The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua, who previously directed "Training Day" with Denzel Washington. "Michael" is expected to be released in the spring of 2026. The premiere has previously been postponed several times.
