Michael Jackson Biopic Gets Release Date

The biopic has been dated for a global release on April 18, 2025. Lionsgate is behind the project, which will be directed by Antoine Fuqua. Jackson‘s nephew Jaafar Jackson will play him in the film about the singer’s life. Universal Pictures has international rights for the film, excluding Japan.

Graham King, a seasoned hand at biopics with the Oscar winning Queen film under his belt, is producing along with John Branca and John McClain, who are the co executors of the Michael Jackson estate. John Logan, who penned and , wrote the script. According to Lionsgate, the film will cover all aspects of Jackson’s life, though it is unclear how — or even if — it will address the many controversies involving the late music icon, given that the biopic is being made in conjunction with his estate, which has of sexually abusing children.

Those accusations were returned to the public discourse thanks to the 2019 HBO documentary . The official synopsis for the film reads: “ will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became the King of Pop. The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale — from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, exemplified by his most iconic performances.

As never before, audiences will experience an inside look into one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.” The film is currently the other major studio film dates for April 2025. The Warner Bros movie is set to star Jason Mamoa and Jack Black. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day More from The Hollywood Reporter.