Michael Jackson Biopic Premiere

Hollywood's elite gathered at the DGA Theater for the first look at Antoine Fuqua's ambitious portrait of the King of Pop.

While the film has been praised for Jaafar Jackson's transformative performance and its high-energy musical sequences, it has also faced criticism for its 'sanitized' approach to Jackson's controversial personal life.

The production, which cost an estimated $200 million, is expected to debut with a massive $150 million global opening.

As critics weigh in on the film's legacy, the Jackson family has defended the project as an uplifting story of triumph over adversity.