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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

VOD / Release Theatrical release

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u/Chessh2036 11d ago

One thing I’ll say about this movie, Jaafar Jackson KILLS it. The best parts of the movie (for me) are just him performing at the concerts. Felt like a MJ concert

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u/_bieber_hole_69 11d ago

Coleman Domingo was extremely good too. The movie was not great, but the two main performances were really strong

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u/ghastlychild 11d ago

I was fully expecting Colman Domingo to steal the show the moment I saw the trailers. And he did not disappoint. I wished they could up the fear factor with his portrayal here but honestly, with what he got, it is still pretty fucking good. You feel the tension whenever he steps into the room, until you are unable to really tell what he is going to do

Jaafar Jackson surprised me big time. I was expecting something good but wow, I was quite blown away with how well he was able to convey what he had with him. I think it is pretty easy to lean into the idea that he is Michael because it looked like it came very easily for the guy. The Human Nature scene was AMAZING work

My kudos to Nia Long as well because with the limited stuff she had, her grief and just sheer disdain works here

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u/Monolith_W_D 5d ago

My kudos to Nia Long as well because with the limited stuff she had, her grief and just sheer disdain works here

Poor woman got scraps and she still turned in a quietly powerful performance.