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Synopsis
MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.
Cast
- Miles Teller
- Colman Domingo
- Jaafar Jackson
- Kat Graham
- Laura Harrier
- Nia Long
- Derek Luke
- Larenz Tate
- Jessica Sula
- Kendrick Sampson
Moviegoers are saying
Audiences are gushing over Jaafar Jackson's transformation into his uncle, with several reviewers saying they forgot it wasn't Michael at all. The concert sequences and Jackson 5 nostalgia give people chills and an urge to dance in their seats, and the most common gripe is an abrupt ending that leaves the story feeling unfinished and begs for a sequel. A smaller group of critics calls it a sanitized, formulaic biopic that skips the hard parts.
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Letterboxd User Reviews
3.6
2.1M
211.3K
711.8K
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Critics can suck my heehee
JoshuaCaineApr 20, 2026Michael Jackson will return in Avengers: Doomsday
Sydney🚀Apr 14, 2026Who made the music for this it’s really good
EliTC - May 2, 2026
one ticket ple-HEEHEE-ase
timtamtitusApr 21, 2026Movie started with “hee hee” and that’s all I needed
YashleyApr 25, 2026Time jump, time jump, hit song everyone loves, time jump, hit song everyone loves, terribly edited dance sequences, time jump, zero introspection, time jump, the end.
Joe A - Apr 20, 2026
the way they introduce michael jackson’s pet monkey in this, you’d think robbie williams himself was making a cameo
-ˏˋ mak ˊˎ-Apr 13, 2026What I learned from this movie: -Michael Jackson is a perfect, flawless human being who helps sick kids, donates to charity, loves animals, loves his fans, and hates violence. That’s it. Nothing else. Don’t look into it. -Michael’s brothers—the Jackson 5– are perfect,…
CarterWalleniusApr 20, 2026The push and pull factor of the most generic music biopic formula that continues to plague the 21st century and the best songs you’ve ever heard in your life
jonathan fujii
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- ACAngelina C
Please don’t listen to the critics! This movie was amazing and ELECTRIC in theaters! It’s been years since I’ve seen a biopic fill the entire theater with excitement <3
WCWendy CollierWas awesome. As a fan of Michael growing up it was like I was seeing part of my childhood memories in their concerts. I feel I truly saw Michael.
OOOla OsinowoTake a bow Jaafar. Your uncle would've been so proud. A+
- SLSmay Lar
Very good movie, I enjoyed it
SBShannon BrownWOW. This movie evoked so many different emotions!! Michael is truly the greatest performer of all time. I didn’t want this movie to end ! JAAFAR did an amazing job!
SBSheryl-Anne BevineauLoved every moment of it!
- SCSherman Chao
Totally believe I heard and saw Michael on screen
JSJac D SmithThis film has heart and a complicated empathy to the iconic characters .It was very good. I loved both portrayal of Michael. Coleman and Nia showed the hard and soft love of parents. I felt complicated empathy towards Michae
ATAshley TaylorThe Michael movie is beautifully done. Jaafar gives a performance worthy of an actor with decades of experience. If there aren’t Oscar noms for this, the critics and voters weren’t paying
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Apr 23, 2026
When compared to the recent influx of musical biopics, this one sits somewhere in the middle; there is too little depth to elevate it to the top, but the soundtrack is too strong to let it sink to the bottom.
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
Apr 23, 2026
Setting aside the woeful omission, though, and considering the film outside the realm of preëxisting facts, as if it were a work of fiction about a fictitious character, “Michael” still counts as only a modestly noteworthy achievement, enjoyable yet flawed—because it contains other, artistic blind spots that keep the drama thin and narrow.
Richard Brody
The New Yorker
Apr 21, 2026
This is a movie terrified to explore the interiority of its protagonist, and that approach will work just fine for the fans who just want to watch an uncomplicated ramble of a movie that plays all the hits.
Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Michael (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Michael (2026)?
The movie is 2hr 7min long.
What's Michael (2026) about?
MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.
Who's the cast of Michael (2026)?
- Miles Teller as John Branca
- Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson
- Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson
- Kat Graham as Diana Ross
- Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe
- Nia Long as Katherine Jackson
- Derek Luke as Johnnie Cochran
- Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy
- Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson
- Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones
Who's the director behind Michael (2026)?
Antoine Fuqua directed Michael (2026).
Who produced Michael (2026)?
John Branca, Graham King and John McClain produced Michael (2026).
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