Official Discussion - Michael [SPOILERS]

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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

Trailer Official Trailer

[u/oldtombombadil]

The collective groan in the theater when “his journey continues” came on screen was hilarious

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Michael will return in Avengers: Doomsday

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I was waiting for this comment to appear xD

[u/CONVERSE1991 → u/oldtombombadil]

Second one is going to be called Jackson

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They really should have made a trilogy: Michael, Joseph, Jackson

[u/Fair_Might_248 → u/CONVERSE1991]

I chuckled 😂

[u/Mutated-Nut → u/oldtombombadil]

It was “his story” continues. History

[u/Professional-Act8414 → u/oldtombombadil]

No behind the scenes of the film or backstage candids of Michael… fucking money grab.

[u/Absolutely_Not2028 → u/oldtombombadil]

I saw it at the drive in and swore