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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
This Michael Jackson biopic creates a fascinating divide between critics who slam its generic formula and fans who are absolutely electrified by Jaafar Jackson's transformative performance as his uncle. While some reviewers criticize the predictable 'time jump to hit song' structure and lack of introspection, audiences are walking out of theaters feeling like they've experienced a concert, with many planning to see it again and demanding a sequel.
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3.6
1.5M
149.3K
546.0K
- Apr 21, 2026
okay then the sequel better be named "Jackson"
𝐉Critics can suck my heehee
JoshuaCaineApr 20, 2026Michael Jackson will return in Avengers: Doomsday
Sydney🚀 - Apr 14, 2026
Who made the music for this it’s really good
EliTCMay 2, 2026one ticket ple-HEEHEE-ase
timtamtitusApr 21, 2026Movie started with “hee hee” and that’s all I needed
Yashley - Apr 25, 2026
Time 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 AApr 20, 2026the way they introduce michael jackson’s pet monkey in this, you’d think robbie williams himself was making a cameo
-ˏˋ mak ˊˎ-Apr 14, 2026You twins? Nah, we Jacksons
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- Mooniemove lovedMichael
Loved it so much, can’t wait for the second movie
DJ likedMichaelNephew did an excellent job. But I have some questions 👀
EDB likedMichaelJaafar is HIM!
- Genesis Molinar lovedMichael
Crazy ✨ Captured Feelings SO GOOD! 🥹Plenty dramatic but mostly cinematic 🎆
Lav lovedMichaelIf we all had his good heart, the world would be a better place.
Max William lovedMichaelI’ve been a fan for a LONG time and Jaafar Jackson sounds exactly like his uncle Michael, and he got Michael’s mannerisms down perfectly. They did skip over a few things that would’ve been nice to have been included but overall it was a great movie and every fan should see it.
- Thebluemonkey69 lovedMichael
Never reading rotten tomatoes again because this movie was incredible absolutely incredible acting was perfect the directing was great it some people say it ends abruptly but it doesn’t his arc is done it’s just a riot a film u need to see on a massive scene 10/10 incredible
Jacob lovedMichaelBillie Jean is not my lover!
Linus is "meh" onMichaelThe whole Movie is just a glorified Michael Jackson playlist with an incredibly mediocre story and character development. The background characters each get a confusingly small amount of screen time and no progression story wise at all. The film ends very abruptly and leaves many questions…
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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!
- ATAshley Taylor
The 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
SCSherman ChaoTotally 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
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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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