Michael Jackson Biopic Trailer: Jaafar Jackson Embodies the King of Pop in New Film

The official trailer for the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, dropped, promising a comprehensive look at the King of Pop’s journey from humble beginnings to global stardom.

"You’re confident. You’re strong. You’re beautiful. You’re the greatest of all time,” says Jaafar Jackson—MJ’s real-life nephew—in a Stuart Smalley-esque pep talk. Director Antoine Fuqua ( Stans, Bullet Train) then transitions from Jackson’s pre-solo career to his stadium-filling peak, with Jaafar capturing the iconic dance moves and vocal nuances.

Fuqua then rewinds to the beginning, with family patriarch Joe Jackson (Colman Domingo) laying down the law for his musically gifted family in Gary, Indiana. “Let me tell you somethin’,” Joe says as MJ’s 1979 hit “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” plays, showing the Jackson Five honing their act. “In this life, you’re either a winner or a loser. Y’all want to work in a steel mill like me for the rest of your days?”

The children affirm their willingness to “fight for it.” The trailer then cuts to producer Quincy Jones (Kendrick Sampson) asking a young Michael if he’s ready to record. “You know what I’m after,” Michael asks his manager, John Branca (Miles Teller), who responds, “You wanna be the biggest star in the world?”