January 01 : Welcome to the Year of Michael : “As the clock struck midnight in parts of the world and while New Year’s Eve celebrations were still echoing elsewhere, Universal Pictures and Lionsgate quietly ignited something electric. A short teaser appeared online with a bold, confident message: “Welcome to the year of Michael.” Universal, Lionsgate, GK Films, Prince & Jaafar share the new teaser on their social medias.
“Adding to the excitement, Japan received something extra. Alongside the teaser, a new poster surfaced showing Jaafar Jackson, who portrays his uncle in the film, striking Michael’s iconic feet point on a massive stadium stage. The image is striking, confident, and instantly recognizable to any longtime fan.”
January 03 : MJ Estate shares the new biopic teaser : “How excited are you for April? #MichaelMovie”
January 05 : Rumour: A New MICHAEL Biopic Trailer to Play During the Super Bowl : “Rumors are heating up across social media this morning that the new official trailer for the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, MICHAEL, could debut during Super Bowl LIX on February 8. The speculation began with The Beyond Reporter on X (formerly Twitter), and fans have since taken to their own social platforms to share the exciting possibility.”
January 13 : Permanent MICHAEL Display Installed at New Shanghai Hoyts Cinema : “A brand-new tribute to Michael Jackson has appeared in China. The newly opened Hoyts Cinema at Shanghai’s Qianwan Incity MEGA has unveiled a dedicated Michael Movie display, celebrating the enduring legacy of the King of Pop on the big screen.”
January 23 : Universal Germany shares a poster of Michael Movie : “Michael Global Fan Celebration. Berlin, Germany. April 10. Details to follow.”
Berlin to Kick Off Michael Premiere with Major Fan Celebration : “Berlin is preparing for a major moment this spring as the international premiere of the Michael biopic, the film celebrating the life of Michael Jackson, will take place in the German capital on April 10, 2026. But this will be far more than a traditional red-carpet screening. The premiere is set to launch several days of fan events and celebrations connected to the film. Producer Graham King revealed the news during the Munich Film Week, with distributor Universal Pictures confirming that actors and members of the filmmaking team are expected to attend the Berlin event. The city will serve as the starting point for a global spotlight moment around the film.”
Juliano Krue Valdi sits down with Jessica Vilchis from NBC California Live. He talks about his new animated film Arco & how excited he is to be playing young Michael Jackson & says that Jaafar had a big impact on him.
January 24 : Universal and Lionsgate share a new short teaser for Michael movie : “In 3 months: Experience the legend, the legacy, the life. MICHAEL – in theaters and IMAX April 24th. #MichaelMovie”. Prince & Jaafar share the new teaser.
January 27 : Universal France and UK share the same visual to promote the event in Berlin on April 10.
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