Michael(2026)

Name: Michael
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Music
Released: Apr 24, 2026
Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Juliano Krue Valdi, Jayden Harville

Lionsgate

PG-13
Rated PG-13 for some thematic material, language, and smoking.
2h 7m

Release Date: Apr 24, 2026 | Wide

The early life of musician Michael Jackson, from the discovery of his talent as the lead of the Jackson Five to the artist whose creative ambition fueled a pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.

Releases

Original Release | Apr 24, 2026

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Box Office Results

Updated as of Jun 13, 2026 11:11 AM ET

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$97,206,874
Total US & Canada:
$358,631,824
Total International
$541,025,549
Total Worldwide:
$899,657,373

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Director & Top Cast

Antoine Fuqua
Director

Jaafar Jackson
Michael

Nia Long
Katherine Jackson

Colman Domingo
Joseph Jackson

Juliano Krue Valdi
Young Michael

Jayden Harville
Young Jermaine Jackson

Jaylen Lyndon Hunter

Young Marlon Jackson

Judah Edwards

Young Tito Jackson

Nathaniel Logan McIntyre

Young Jackie Jackson

Amaya Mendoza

Young La Toya Jackson

Liv Symone

Gladys Knight

Laura Harrier

Suzanne de Passe

Larenz Tate

Berry Gordy

John Rabe

Reporter

KeiLyn Durrel Jones

Bill Bray

Sophia Villegas

Girl at County Fair

Kendrick Sampson

Quincy Jones

Michael Andrew Baker

Record Company Executive

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Digital,IMAX 6-Track,IMAX 5.0,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Surround 7.1

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States,Canada

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

The story of "King of Pop" Michael Jackson. From his childhood as the star of the Jackson 5, through times of abuse by his father Joe Jackson, to breaking away and making the hit album Thriller and claiming his independence as a solo artist. — Christian Kodia Michael will give audiences an in-depth portrayal of the complicated man who became the King of Pop. It will bring to life Jackson's most iconic performances as it gives an informed insight into the entertainer's artistic process and personal life. MICHAEL JACKSON's legacy and global reach as a recording artist, musician, and dancer is indisputable. He is the biggest-selling artist of all time, the most awarded entertainer of all time, and the artist behind the biggest-selling album of all time. Today, in 2024, his music still remains as relevant as it ever was. An in-depth portrayal of Michael Jackson, a complicated man, who became the King of Pop. The biopic will bring to life Jackson's most iconic performances as it gives an informed insight into the entertainer's artistic process and personal life.

Movie Review

Michael

The recreations of the King of Pop’s iconic musical moments come alive, but human nature is in otherwise short supply in this too-tidy biopic.

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Michael (2026) traces Michael Jackson's rise from Jackson 5 prodigy in the 1960s to early solo stardom, spotlighting his extraordinary talent, off-stage struggles, and relentless drive to redefine entertainment through iconic performances like "Billie Jean" and "Thriller."