The premiere of the Michael Jackson biopic took place at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, last night, attracting various stars and featuring Jackson’s family members prominently in the spotlight. However, Paris Jackson, MJ’s daughter, was notably absent. Similarly, her brother Bigi (formerly known as Blanket) also opted to stay at home. While Bigi, 24, attended premieres in Berlin, Germany, and Gary, Indiana, Paris has chosen not to participate in any events.

Antoine Fuqua’s biopic, starring the late singer’s nephew Jaafar in the leading role, is a family-centered project. Notably, Michael’s son Prince Jackson, 29, who served as a producer on the film, graced the red carpet alongside family members Marlon Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson, and Austin Brown to show their support for the upcoming movie.

Paris Jackson’s absence from the red carpet is linked to her ongoing legal disputes concerning her father’s estate. As a beneficiary of the estate, estimated to be worth around $2 billion, Paris accused the estate’s executors of financial mismanagement in 2025. The executors, John Branca and John McClain, have refuted all allegations against them.

The biopic, developed in collaboration with Jackson’s estate, has been in progress since 2019, with an estimated production cost of $155 million. Notably, reshoots costing between $10 million to $15 million were conducted to eliminate any references to child abuse allegations, as reported by Variety. A Lionsgate spokesperson revealed that the settlement between Jackson and Jordan Chandler in 1994 prohibited any mention of him in the movie, leading to the removal of substantial footage.

In a recent statement, Euphoria star Colman Domingo, portraying Joe Jackson in the film, mentioned that Paris and Prince were supportive of the project. However, Paris clarified on social media that she had minimal involvement in the film and distanced herself from it after providing feedback on the script that was not addressed to her satisfaction.

Paris expressed her disassociation from the biopic, emphasizing that she had no control over the project and chose not to interfere further. She criticized the film’s narrative, expressing concern over inaccuracies and falsehoods. Despite her reservations, she encouraged fans to enjoy the film without her involvement.

Colman Domingo expressed hope that Paris would eventually appreciate the tribute made to her father in the biopic. “Michael” is set to hit theaters on April 24.