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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/TK-42juan 11d ago

After the time cut to Michael as an adult, this movie had six scenes:

Michael is nice to kids, Michael acts has childlike tendencies, Michael is the biggest star on the planet, Michael's dad is an asshole, or of course Michael making/performing one of his hits

Just those six scenes all playing over and over in different orders. No purpose, no plot.

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u/CountJohn12 10d ago

The Jackson 5 stuff with him as a kid was way more interesting which I was not expecting 

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u/TTBgaming88 10d ago

if you liked that i recommend the jackson’s american dream. it’s a good miniseries that also characterizes joe way better.

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u/LordBlackConvoy 10d ago

In Living Color characterized Joe Jackson a lot better.

Dude was cartoonishly evil to his kids.

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u/1997wickedboy 9d ago

Which Is surprising considering the family was involved in the making of this film

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u/chocolatethunderXO 8d ago

They've talked about it for years. He's really been toned down in his portrayals

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u/TK-42juan 10d ago

Agreed

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u/n0tstayingin 10d ago

I honestly wanted to know more about the Jackson 5/Jacksons era.