Michael
2026 | 128 min | Music, Drama
Why it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences adore it (8.6/10), people are still talking about it and it made about 4 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
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The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. 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, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
No major critic scores on record yet
- AudiencesVery strong
8.6/10 from 5K viewers
- AwardsWeak
No major awards or nominations on record
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$1.0 billion worldwide on a $250 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
11.5 million Wikipedia readers in the past year
Where to watch in US
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Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Antoine Fuqua
- Jaafar JacksonMichael
- Colman DomingoJoseph Jackson
- Nia LongKatherine Jackson
- Juliano Krue ValdiYoung Michael
- KeiLyn Durrel JonesBill Bray
- Miles TellerJohn Branca
- Larenz TateBerry Gordy
- Laura HarrierSuzanne de Passe
- Mike MyersWalter Yetnikoff
- Kendrick SampsonQuincy Jones