The King of Pop is stepping back into the spotlight. Lionsgate has dropped the first full trailer for Michael , a big-screen biopic that takes on the towering legacy of Michael Jackson and traces his evolution from child prodigy to global icon.

The film ‘Michael’, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, will premiere in Berlin on April 10, 2026. The trailer showcases Jackson's rise to fame and life, sparking discussions about its portrayal of his legacy,

Colman Domingo and Nia Long play Michael Jackson’s parents in the biopic 'MICHAEL,' coming to theaters April 24.

Fans were quick to react to the Michael trailer, flooding the YouTube comment section with praise—particularly for the casting choice. One user wrote, 'Casting a blood relative for his uncle's biopic was the best choice they ever made.

Berlin announced as the host city for the international premiere of Michael, the upcoming biopic on the King of Pop’s life.