JUST IN: The Jackson Family Returns Home: Gary, Indiana Welcomes “Michael” Biopic Premiere After Berlin….see more

Gary, Indiana once again found itself at the center of music history as the Jackson family returned home for a deeply emotional and celebratory special screening of Lionsgate’s upcoming biopic “Michael.”

Coming straight from the film’s European stop in Berlin, the Jacksons and Jaafar Jackson made their way to Gary for a hometown premiere that turned the city into a living tribute to one of its most famous sons, Michael Jackson.

The event brought together multiple generations of the Jackson family, including Prince Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, and the film’s lead star Jaafar Jackson, who portrays his legendary uncle, Michael Jackson.For Jaafar, the moment carried extraordinary weight as he returned to the place where the Jackson family’s story began.

“It’s very surreal… an experience of a lifetime that I’ll never forget,” he shared, reflecting on both the responsibility and honor of stepping into such an iconic role.

The premiere itself took place in Gary, where a free community screening brought out hundreds of residents. Outside West Side High School, crowds stretched far down the street, with fans of all ages gathering to witness history in their hometown.

For the Jackson brothers, returning to Gary was more than a publicity stop, it was a personal homecoming.