Michael Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 14, 2024

Michael

Coming Out: Friday, October 3, 2025 Theaters

Director: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Jaafar Jackson • Juliano Krue Valdi • Colman Domingo • Miles Teller • Nia Long

N/A Biography N/A

94% WILL SEE 6% WON'T SEE

Coming Soon On Amazon

Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Post-Production

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Shutdown

Filming completed; editing of shot film; music composition and recordings, as well as sound and visual effects being added.

December 14, 2024

Update status

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Never-before-told and in-depth portrayal of the complicated man who became the King of Pop. The film will explore all aspects of Michael’s life, including his most iconic performances that led him to become the greatest entertainer of all time.

Biography Drama True Story Music

Snap poll

Will you see Michael ?

94% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

6% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Michael .

J
Jaafar Jackson
... Michael Jackson
J
Juliano Krue Valdi
... Young Michael Jackson
Colman Domingo
... Joe Jackson

Sing Sing, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Series)
Miles Teller
... John Branca

The Gorge, Eternity
N
Nia Long
... Katherine Jackson

The Best Man Holiday, Missing
J
Jayden Harville
... Young Jermaine
J
Jamal R. Henderson
... Old Jermaine
J
Jaylen Lyndon Hunter
... Young Marlon
T
Tre Horton
... Old Marlon
J
Judah Edwards
... Young Tito
R
Rhyan Hill
... Old Tito
N
Nathaniel Logan McIntyre
... Young Jackie

Crew Behind the Film

The Michael behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Antoine Fuqua last directed The Equalizer 3 and Emancipation. The film's writer John Logan last wrote They/Them and Genius.

Director: Antoine Fuqua
Screenwriter: John Logan
Producers: John Branca
Graham King
John Logan
John McClain

Studio: Lionsgate Studios
Production Companies: —

Production Details

What we know about the Michael movie production.

Key Facts

The film is being produced by the co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate, which allows the project to access Jackson’s music (2/10/2022).
The script will not provide a “sanitized” look at the life of Jackson (Deadline, 11/22/19).

Production Updates for Michael

Dec 2024

Post-Production

Changed Michael movie production status. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jan 2024

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jan 2023

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Feb 2022

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Dec 2019

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Bohemian Rhapsody producer Graham King is working with the Michael Jackson estate to do a biopic on the late artist.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Michael
Language: English

All Trailers

Watch official Michael movie trailers and clips.

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Release Dates

When is the film coming out?

Michael is coming out to nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 3, 2025. There are 2 other movies coming out on the same date, including Roofman and Keeper.