Jaafar Jackson Says ‘Michael’ Sequel Will ‘Give More Insight’ Into Uncle Michael Jackson’s POV About Child Abuse Allegations

The first part of the billion-dollar blockbuster biopic ended in 1987, before the late King of Pop was first accused of abuse.

Jaafar Jackson at the BET Awards 2026 held at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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While the billion-dollar Michael biopic avoided delving into the allegations of child sexual abuse against late self-proclaimed King of Pop Michael Jackson by ending his story in 1987 — several years before the chart superstar was hit with his first allegation — the singer’s nephew and Michael star Jaafar Jackson says the upcoming sequel will take the matter on.

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Jaafar Jackson Says ‘Michael’ Sequel Will ‘Give More Insight’ Into Uncle Michael Jackson’s POV About Child Abuse Allegations

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