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Michael

Discover the making of a king.

8.6(4,679)20262h 8m38

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
$250M
Box office
$1B
Language
English
Part of Michael Collection · 2 films
  • child abuse
  • sibling relationship
  • 1970s
  • abusive father
  • ambition
  • biography
  • based on true story
  • singer
  • period drama
  • music history
  • price of fame
  • singer-songwriter

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Writers

John Logan

Produced in

United States of America

Where to watch

Availability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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Release dates

  • IndiaIN

    • TheatricalU/A 13+23 Apr 2026
  • United StatesUS

    • PremierePG-13TCL Chinese Theatre20 Apr 2026
    • TheatricalPG-1324 Apr 2026
    • Digital / OTTPG-139 Jun 2026
    • PhysicalPG-134K Ultra HD / Blu-ray / DVD14 Jul 2026
    • Digital / OTTPG-13Starz10 Aug 2026
    • TVPG-13Starz10 Aug 2026
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical12A22 Apr 2026
    • Digital / OTT129 Jun 2026
    • Physical124K Ultra HD / Blu-ray / DVD10 Aug 2026
  • United Arab EmiratesAE

    • Theatrical22 Apr 2026
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalPG22 Apr 2026
  • CanadaCA

    • TheatricalPG23 Apr 2026
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Theatrical+1322 Apr 2026
    • Theatrical (limited)+1310 Sept 2026
  • AustriaAT

    • Theatrical822 Apr 2026
  • AzerbaijanAZ

    • Theatrical16+22 Apr 2026
  • BahrainBH

    • Theatrical22 Apr 2026
  • BelgiumBE

    • Theatrical1222 Apr 2026
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1223 Apr 2026
    • Theatrical (limited)29 Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

Michael was released on 22 April 2026.

Audience reviews

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    CinemaSerf

    4/23/2026

    7/10

    Given the whole slew of Jackson's involved in this stylish production, I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed by the hollowness of the whole thing. Certainly Jaafar Jackson has something of his uncle's charm and childlike vulnerability, but were we not to have known he was a member of the actual family then I'm not sure I'd have been that convinced by his acting characterisation away from the dance floor. In any…

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    Fernsjjf90

    4/27/2026

    10/10

    I super duper enjoyed the movie. It really brought back the Michael Jackson back from the grave. The fans of the whole wide world loved it. Antoine Fuqua did an excellent job not bringing the controversial of Michael Jackson. Just focusing uprising to the fame. I don't care what the critics say. Go and watch the movie yourself. Jaafar Jackson & Colman Domingo did excellent in the movie. my rating for the movie 9.5/10…

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    utsavlovesfilms

    5/8/2026

    10/10

    _**A FABULOUS CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE**_ No matter how many times you watch it, the movie gets even better if you're a Michael Jackson fan. It offers a fast-paced look at the early life of the King of Pop without making it rushed. Basically tells how he became the King of Pop and what it took him to become that famous globally, including the abuse by his father and struggles with his lost childhood and appearance. …

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    Jun Superstar

    6/29/2026

    7/10. Entertaining but basic. Nothing new but it's great for beginners of Michael Jackson's catalog. Except there's a lot more info on the great Bubbles. If there is a Part 2, definitely more of Bubbles please.

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    InspirationalPoeticDownloads

    8/8/2026

    **The Glitter, The Glamour, & The Glory.** **"The Background Life Of Mr Michael Joseph Jackson;** **Born August 29th 1958 Gary, Indiana, U.S.A.** **A Brief History & True Concise Story."** "This international massive super-nova-star was groomed, pampered, and trained at a very early age. One of the foremost outstanding greatest entertainers of his generation. His singing and dancing abilities were speedy …

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