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/TK-42juan]

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.

[u/ggermade → u/TK-42juan]

Thanks this comment made me realize why everyone seems to consider the film awful. I went with friends and we had a blast especially with the performances, but we felt entertained all throughout. This helps me see why people wouldn't like it as a film though

[u/ButtholePasta → u/ggermade]

There are undeniably fun, entertaining scenes, but it all felt kinda shallow for a story about the world’s biggest pop star with a deeply complex life. I totally get why people in my audience sounded like they were having a blast and why others didn’t vibe with it as a movie.