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Michael Movie Premiere Draws Star-Studded Red Carpet in Los Angeles

April 20, 2026

The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic brought together its ensemble cast for a glamorous premiere event in Hollywood.

Miles Teller, Colman Domingo, Laura Harrier, and Nia Long were among the notable names who graced the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre on Monday, April 20. The celebration also featured appearances from Mike Myers, Deon Cole, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Jamal Henderson, Tre Horton, Rhyan Hill, Joseph David-Jones, Jessica Sula, Kendrick Sampson, and Larenz Tate.

The film marks a significant project for the King of Pop's legacy, with Jaafar Jackson—Michael Jackson's real-life nephew—taking on the titular role. Jackson family members joined him on the carpet for the occasion.

Arriving in theaters on April 24, the movie features a soundtrack comprised of 13 tracks spanning Michael's career, from his early years through the release of his landmark 1987 album Bad. The MJ estate has been instrumental in bringing the project to life, with reports indicating the estate invested approximately $10-15 million in reshoots.

Nia Long made an elegant statement in a Pamella Roland design for the evening's festivities.

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