As a new crop of films prepare to debut amid the 2026 movie schedule, Michael remains a hit amongst viewers. Lionsgate bet big on Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, and it’s certainly been paying off, given those massive box office returns. The studio is already moving forward on a follow-up to the musical film, and steady progress has reportedly been made thus far. All the while, though, some may wonder how the Jackson family is actually taking all of this in. Well, apparently, a number of Michael’s relatives have strong thoughts.
Many members of the Jackson family were front and center amid the rollout for Michael, and that was to be expected. And, of course, an added layer to that would be the fact that the late singer’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, portrays them in the film. While some members of the family – like Jermaine and La Toya Jackson – have spoken enthusiastically about Fuqua’s film, a report suggests that this “moment” means a great deal to them for a few reasons. While speaking to The New York Post, a family insider said this:
