Frankie Muniz is starting a new chapter<\/a><\/p>\n“He trained for two or three years before we even rolled camera, and this kid is going to light that screen on fire,” Teller raved. The teaser, which topped more than 116 million official views in just 24 hours, earned the title not just for the most-watched biopic teaser ever, but also an individual teaser record for Lionsgate. Aside from Jaafar and Teller, the film also stars\u00a0\u00a0Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi and Colman Domingo.<\/p>\n
Directed by\u00a0Antoine Fuqua and\u00a0John Logan, it premieres on April 24, 2026, and the official synopsis reads, “‘MICHAEL’ is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known.\u00a0The film tells the story of Michael Jackson\u2019s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.”<\/p>\n
It continues, “Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.”<\/p>\n
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