Michael is a 2026 musical biographical drama about the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, following his journey from a young performer in the Jackson 5 to one of the most influential entertainers in music history. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, the film stars Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson as Michael, with Juliano Krue Valdi portraying him as a child. The story explores Jackson’s extraordinary rise, his demanding family life, his creative ambitions and the performances that helped transform him into the King of Pop. Colman Domingo plays Joseph Jackson, while Nia Long portrays Katherine Jackson, with Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, Larenz Tate and Kendrick Sampson also appearing. The film focuses heavily on Jackson’s music and career while presenting a dramatized portrait of his life from the Jackson 5 era through his rise as a solo superstar.
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- Writer(s)
- John Logan
- Budget
- Approximately $155 million
- Box Office
- Approximately $1.02 billion worldwide
- MPA Rating
- PG-13
- IMDb Score
- 7.4/10
- RT Score
- 38% Critics, 97% Audience
- Metacritic Score
- 39/100
- Amazon Score
- 3.5
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