Michael Jackson’s sons appear at world premiere of MICHAEL

Publish date: Tuesday, 14 Apr 2026, 2:03PM

Michael Jackson's sons make a rare appearance on the red carpet at the World Premiere of MICHAEL.

Bigi 'Blanket' and Prince Jackson showed up to honour their late father and support their cousin Jaafar Jackson. They donned armbands that mirrored one of Michael signature looks - a warm gesture to the causes he cared about.

Ever been curious about how Michael Jackson lived when he wasn't moonwalking and thriller-ing us with his classic moves? Wonder no more! This new Lionsgate biopic will be hitting NZ cinemas on Wednesday, 22nd of April for fans to indulge in some of the star's earliest solo career numbers, as well as more personal behind-the-scenes footage.

What makes this film even more of a must-see, is the fact that Michael's nephew, Jaafar Jackson will be playing his late uncle - a role he grew into through "starting at the roots and finding the authenticity."

Talk about legacy!