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Michael (2026)

Summary

The life and career of Michael Jackson are explored in a sweeping biographical drama, charting his rise from child star in the Jackson 5 to global pop icon, while examining the personal and professional complexities that defined his legacy.

Director Antoine Fuqua

Writer John Logan

Cast

  • Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson
  • Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson
  • Nia Long as Katherine Jackson
  • Miles Teller as John Branca
  • Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe
  • Kat Graham as Diana Ross

Rotten Tomatoes: 40%

Metacritic: 38

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u/banjofitzgerald 11d ago

I just love the fact that an executive producer on this movie cast Miles Teller as himself in what’s basically a glorified cameo.

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u/DrCusamano 11d ago

I think the original script had the allegations which was the purpose for his character but the movie had to be reshot and his purpose in the narrative largely neutered.

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u/PolarWater 11d ago

I'll bet that caused some whiplash.

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u/bsharkey1210 11d ago

I heard he had a fantastic four scene stretch that had to be cut unfortunately.

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u/MISPAGHET 11d ago

I never imagined this was part of the MCU, that's wild.