The first film ends as Jackson begins his “Bad” era, leaving the later chapters of his life for a potential continuation. According to an interview with GQ, Jaafar believes the second movie could offer a different approach to the controversies that have long surrounded his uncle.
Jaafar Jackson Wants the Sequel to Explore Michael Jackson’s Point of View
Jaafar does not have control over how the sequel will ultimately handle Jackson’s later years, and the screenplay is still being developed. Still, he made clear that he would like the next picture to move beyond the way Jackson’s story has traditionally been presented through the accounts and interpretations of other people.
“I think the second film will give even more insight from his point of view, because at the end of the day, [the allegations] are always from someone else’s,” Jaafar told GQ.
The subject is significant because the first “Michael” does not cover the allegations that emerged later in Jackson’s life. The production originally included material dealing with that period, but those elements were ultimately removed after a legal settlement affecting what could be depicted. The finished title instead concludes with Jackson embarking on the Bad World Tour.
For Jaafar, the absence of Jackson’s perspective remains an important issue. “It’s someone else’s story. It’s someone else’s idea of what it is, and it’s mainly driven by an agenda,” he said.
Jaafar also emphasized why he believes that perspective matters as the story moves forward. “And that’s really the issue we’ve been having as a family – not having Michael’s voice being heard. I think that’s very, very important, especially in the late years.” The project is expected to arrive in late 2027 or early 2028.