The trailer for Netflix‘s documentary series, Michael Jackson: The Verdict, has been released. While the hit biopic Michael avoided dipping its toes into the controversial territory, Netflix’s documentary won’t shy away from the same.
The upcoming three-part documentary is directed by Nick Green and executive produced by Fiona Stourton. The series will take viewers behind the courtroom, with new interviews with participants involved in the trial, including the original members of the jury.
What happens in the Michael Jackson: The Verdict trailer?
The trailer for Michael Jackson: The Verdict starts with authorities searching through Jackson’s Neverland Ranch estate in California. It’s followed by the splicing of real-world footage with interviews set in the modern day. The series will present a historical account of the events surrounding Jackson’s trials, centered on allegations of sexual abuse.
“It has been 20 years since the trial of Michael Jackson in which he was found not guilty. Yet, to this day, controversy still rages,” said the filmmakers (via Tudum). “No cameras were allowed in court, and so the public’s view of the facts at the time were filtered by commentators and presented piecemeal. It was time to take a forensic look at the trial as a whole.”
“Anyone interested in the Michael Jackson story should feel this documentary gives them a window into what was largely a closed event and a chance to feel closer to what happened.”
Fans have wondered whether a sequel to Antoine Fuqua’s Michael will touch on the subject, as has Lionsgate boss Adam Fogelson. However, the Michael sequel won’t be filmed anytime soon due to scheduling conflicts.
Michael Jackson: The Verdict is created by showrunner David Herman. The documentary is executive-produced by Herman, Fiona Stourton, and James Goldston. Green directed all three episodes, and Candle True Stories produced the series.
Michael Jackson: The Verdict releases on Netflix on June 3, 2026.