The King of Pop is back from the grave in the most mind-blowing way imaginable: Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson unleashed a teaser trailer for the upcoming biopic ‘MICHAEL’ that has the internet in absolute meltdown, racking up a staggering 116.2 million views in just 24 hours and smashing records as the most-watched music biopic trailer ever.

Dropping November 6 like a mic on steroids, the Lionsgate teaser features 29-year-old Jaafar – son of Jermaine Jackson – channeling his uncle with eerie precision: nailing the moonwalk, recreating “Thriller” zombie vibes, belting in the studio with Quincy Jones (Kendrick Sampson), and flashing that signature grin that sent fans screaming “He’s ALIVE!”

“It’s incredibly exciting to watch Jaafar bring Michael to life,” director Antoine Fuqua gushed back when casting hit in 2023. “There was such a spiritual connection… he has a natural ability to emulate Michael.”

Jaafar, making his big-screen debut after dipping toes in music with 2019 single “Got Me Singing” and family reality shows, posted: “Humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life.” Even Michael’s son Prince hyped it: “The world’s not ready for you cuz.”

The Antoine Fuqua-directed flick – scripted by John Logan (Gladiator) and produced by Bohemian Rhapsody’s Graham King – traces MJ’s rocket from Jackson 5 kid to global icon, packing iconic performances and off-stage drama.

Star-studded cast? Colman Domingo as strict dad Joe Jackson, Nia Long as mom Katherine, Miles Teller as lawyer John Branca, Kat Graham as Diana Ross, Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy, and young Juliano Krue Valdi as mini-MJ.

Production wrapped May 2024 after SAG strike delays, with June 2025 reshoots dodging legal landmines over old allegations – no depicting accuser Jordan Chandler, insiders say.

Originally slated April 2025, then October, it’s now locked for April 24, 2026 – Lionsgate hinting at a potential Part 2: “We’re making sure we’re in a position to deliver more Michael soon after.”

Trailer mashup slays with “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’”, “Beat It”, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”, and “Billie Jean” – beating Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour preview for biggest Lionsgate launch ever.

Fans wilding online: “Jaafar IS Michael – chills!” “This trailer just healed my childhood.” But controversy brews – Paris Jackson slammed it as “sugar-coated,” estate pushes innocence narrative amid Leaving Neverland shadows.

Katherine Jackson approved Jaafar: “He embodies my son.” Budget? Reported $155M beast.

X exploding with global hype – Indonesian outlets calling Jaafar the “new King,” French posters dropping, petitions for unreleased tracks.

Will ‘MICHAEL’ moonwalk to Oscar gold like Bohemian Rhapsody? Or stir more estate drama?

One thing’s sure: Jaafar just resurrected the thrill – and the world’s hooked.

Full trailer in theaters before Now You See Me sequel. Mark April 24, 2026 – this one’s gonna be BAD.