On the Lot: The Michael Jackson legacy war
By Rebecca Keegan
Published on March 27, 2026.
The Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," was intended to reclaim the pop star's legacy for his fans and raise money for his family. However, the film's producers and co-executors, John Branca and John McClain, are embroiled in a legal dispute with Jackson's own kids. Paris Jackson has raised questions about the movie's management and demanded more transparency and timelier accounting from the producers. The film's release date has been delayed by a year. The estate has been in probate for 17 years and has denied child abuse accusations against Jackson.
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