On 1 November 2026, Page Six published an exclusive: Prince and Bigi Jackson expressed a desire for Neverland Ranch to once again become a place of joy for sick and underprivileged children, as their father had intended.
A source close to the family told the publication: "They would like to see the estate preserved and used in a way that is consistent with Michael's original vision." This is not about a commercial attraction but about a charitable mission — that is precisely what Prince, who especially values the history of the ranch, emphasizes.
Neverland, bought in 2020 by billionaire Ron Burkle for 22 million dollars, long ago ceased to belong to the family. The brothers have neither ownership rights nor control over the property, but their words came across as a quiet yet clear signal: the memory of childhood and their father's vision matters more than any speculation surrounding the brand.
Why now? In 2026, the biographical film "Michael" was released, and the family is actively involved in promoting the legacy. The sons' statement looks like an attempt to regain control over the narrative: to prevent the ranch from turning into yet another museum or amusement park, and to preserve it as a symbol of a carefree childhood — precisely what Michael tried to create.
For Prince and Bigi, Neverland is not just land in California. It is the place where they grew up, where their father built a Ferris wheel and a zoo so that children could "just be children." Bigi, who usually avoids publicity, according to the source, is ready to support charitable use but is categorically opposed to mass tourism.
A representative of Burkle responded that the doors of the ranch are "always open" to the Jackson family and that the businessman treats its history "with enormous respect." However, respect is not the same as returning control. The sons speak of legacy, while the owner speaks of "land banking."
Ultimately, their wishes expose the central tension: can a father's dream be preserved when the place itself has long belonged to strangers and operates by different rules.
