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First Trailer for Michael Jackson Biopic Released After Reported Legal Troubles
The Jackson estate mandated reshoots over legal concerns regarding abuse allegations, delaying the film to April 24, 2026, after originally scheduling a 2025 release.
- The studio set an April 24, 2026 theatrical release after the Jackson estate paid to reshoot the biopic's third act, following multiple delays.
- Legal objections tied to the Chandler story forced production changes after the Jackson estate raised issues about Evan Chandler's family and overlooked the Chandler family settlement, prompting reshoots of the third act.
- Antoine Fuqua directs and cast Jaafar Jackson in the lead after a worldwide search, with producers praising Jaafar's strong, 'spiritual' connection and on-camera chemistry.
- Paris Jackson denied involvement as family reactions diverged, and it is unclear how reshoots will depict the Chandler lawsuit and related allegations, while Colman Domingo said Paris and Prince Jackson were `very much in support` earlier this year.
- Critics have argued the film sanitises Jackson's controversies, omitting Jordan/Chandler-related allegations while Dan Reed, documentary maker, noted the script portrayed Jackson as an alleged extortion victim despite the 2005 acquittal on 10 counts.
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Jaafar Jackson moonwalks a mile in his uncle’s shoes in the first teaser trailer for Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic. The film is out in 2026, after legal issues regarding the depiction of 1993 child-molestation accusations led to reshoots.
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