Michael (2026 film)

thumb|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. 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. External links Category:2026 English-language films Category:American coming-of-age drama films Category:American IMAX films Category:American biographical drama films Category:African-American drama films Category:African-American musical films Category:Musical drama films Category:Films about families Category:Films about musical groups Category:Films set in the 1960s Category:Films set in the 1970s Category:Films set in the 1980s Category:Films set in Chicago Category:Films set in Indiana Category:Films set in London Category:Films set in Los Angeles Category:Films set in New York City Category: Michael Jackson Category:The Jackson 5 Category:Musical drama films based on actual events