Jaafar Jackson marks birthday as 'Michael' becomes record breaker of 2026

Jaafar Jackson’s 30th birthday turned out to be extra special as the Michael biopic becomes unstoppable.

The Hollywood star starred in the biopic portraying his uncle which turned out to be a blockbuster movie, becoming the highest grossing movie of the year 2026.

It was reported that the project surpassed The Super Mario Galaxy Movie after dethroning Oppenheimer and Bohemian Rhapsody.

Jaafar’s fans wished him on his milestone birthday with one X user noting: “Watch out everyone. The King lives on,” while another was of the opinion that he “deserves the Oscar Award.”

An admirer penned down a gushing tribute to the musician, writing: “The Jackson legacy continues through new generations. Happy 30th birthday to Jaafar.”

It was earlier reported that the biopic was the first to gross $1 billion and is expanding further.

Meanwhile, the film brought the King of Pop’s songs in the spotlight as many tracks topped the charts on several streaming platforms.

When did Michael biopic comes out?

Michael’s legacy lives on, earning new fans and bringing together the fandom as they flocked the theatres soon after its release on April 10, 2026.

Is Jaafar Jackson starring in new project?

As fans are looking forward to him acting in a new project, many believe that he might always stay in the Smooth Criminal crooner’s shadow.

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