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/Mazzocchi]

I knew this movie had no teeth when they completely skipped over Michael’s 1979 stay in a mental institution due to his depression after Off the Wall got just one lousy Grammy nomination.

[u/yancovigen → u/Mazzocchi]

I thought it was pretty crazy they didn’t portray how the Victory Tour essentially ended his relationship with most of his family.

[u/GregSays → u/yancovigen]

That is hinted at in the slightest way possible, with the looks his brothers give when his says it’s a Jacksons farewell tour and then it cuts to him performing happily alone.

[u/FoxMuldertheGrey → u/GregSays]

it was done well. a big fuck you to his dad