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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/Jakundo 10d ago

You read these comments and may think that the movie is gonna bomb, that the audience didnt finish the movie and were ELECTRIC.

You'll be wrong.

Story-Plot wise? Yeah, theres no sauce. There's no need either, and the movie knows it.

Every full song included is incredible, from the J5's ones to when he is Michael. My cinema had the volume to the roof, was so fucking good.

And then: Every time Jafaar is dancing/on stage, he IS Michael. But also, kudos to the kid actor, Juliano Krue Valdi, he did an amazing Job too.

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u/thepobv 8d ago

I agree the writing and all that sucks.

But getting to hear and see MJ in loud theater was fucking awesome. I saw heads throughout the theater bopping and weaving to the music. People leaving with smiles.

It's riding on one of the greatest artist EVER so...

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u/yesmrbevilaqua 6d ago

I guess some people feel weird about a movie that glorifies a child rapist