ALBAWABA - The hashtag "#MichaelMovie" went viral on X, with many sharing their excitement about the possibility of a new movie dropping soon that talks about the life of Michael Jackson, dubbed the "King of Pop".
It all started when a page under the name "Micheal" [@MichaelMovie] got verified on the X platform, triggering a storm and igniting a massive debate online about whether a biopic movie about Michael Jackson, the American singer, songwriter, and dancer.
The bio of the page reads, "Coming Soon". In addition to the clarification, "Verified since November 2025. This account is verified because it's an affiliate of @Lionsgate on X."
Rumors spread about the Michael Jackson biopic movie:
It all started when media figure Keen Zhang claimed via X that the first trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' would be released at 9 a.m. EST on November 6, 2025, causing a storm online, prompting widespread enthusiasm and driving people to share their best Michael memes.
However, despite all the rush on social media, there is no official statement from Universal Pictures or Lionsgate about a possible biopic movie about the American singer.
Fan accounts like MichaelMovie Updates and andjustice4some amplified the unverified news, with some users expressing skepticism due to the film's history of delays, now scheduled for an April 2026 premiere.
The speculation highlights how people are excited for Jaafar Jackson's portrayal of his uncle Michael Jackson in the film, which will be directed by American film director Antoine Fuqua.
A person wrote, "verified since November 2025" MICHAEL? IT'S YOUR TIME TO SHINE BABY!! ITS HAPPENING!! Another said, "OMG, if this really happens, let the Jackson Mania return! Do you guys realize this?!"
About Michael Jackson:
Michael Jackson is well-known as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Michael started his career at age six when he was the lead singer of the Jackson 5.
Michael Jackson, who died in 2009, achieved unprecedented global success with "Thriller", released in 1982, the best-selling album in history. In addition, he is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated sales of over 500 million records.
