Michael

2026 128 min ★ 8.7 Music, Drama

The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.

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Cast

Jaafar Jackson

Michael Jackson

Colman Domingo

Joseph Jackson

Nia Long

Katherine Jackson

Juliano Krue Valdi

Young Michael Jackson

Miles Teller

John Branca

KeiLyn Durrel Jones

Bill Bray

Kendrick Sampson

Quincy Jones

Joseph David-Jones

Jackie Jackson

Rhyan Hill

Tito Jackson

Jamal Henderson

Jermaine Jackson

Details

Director

Antoine Fuqua

Tagline

"Discover the making of a king."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$250,000,000

Revenue

$959,632,197

Production

Lionsgate, GK Films, Optimum Productions

Reviews

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CinemaSerf

April 23, 2026

★ 7/10

Given the whole slew of Jackson's involved in this stylish production, I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed by the hollowness of the whole thing. Certainly Jaafar Jackson has something of his uncle's charm and childlike vulnerability, but were we not to have known he was a member of the actual family then I'm not sure I'd have been that convinced by his acting characterisation away from the...

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Fernsjjf90

April 27, 2026

★ 10/10

I super duper enjoyed the movie. It really brought back the Michael Jackson back from the grave. The fans of the whole wide world loved it. Antoine Fuqua did an excellent job not bringing the controversial of Michael Jackson. Just focusing uprising to the fame. I don't care what the critics say. Go and watch the movie yourself. Jaafar Jackson & Colman Domingo did excellent in the movie. my rating ...

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utsavlovesfilms

May 8, 2026

★ 10/10

_**A FABULOUS CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE**_ No matter how many times you watch it, the movie gets even better if you're a Michael Jackson fan. It offers a fast-paced look at the early life of the King of Pop without making it rushed. Basically tells how he became the King of Pop and what it took him to become that famous globally, including the abuse by his father and struggles with his lost childhoo...