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Jaafar Jackson says sequel will tell Michael Jackson's story from his point of view
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Justin Boggs , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 22, 2026
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Key points Jaafar Jackson is the son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael's brother. The first film, released in April, was a commercial success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide.
A sequel to the biopic "Michael" about Michael Jackson is planned, according to Jaafar Jackson, who played the lead role. Jaafar Jackson is the son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael's brother. The sequel will explore controversies surrounding the pop star from his point of view.
The first film, released in April, was a commercial success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide. It reportedly omitted scenes addressing certain controversies due to a settlement clause.
Further details about the sequel and the first film are available, including comments from Jaafar Jackson and information about Michael Jackson's catalog value.
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Category: News Published: August 22, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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