Michael Summary, Trailer, Cast, Where to Watch and More

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A big screen biopic tracks the rise of pop's most famous performer, from childhood stardom as the lead singer of the Jackson 5 to the solo force whose ambition reshaped modern music and live spectacle. Jaafar Jackson plays the artist as family pressure, creative obsession, and global fame collide, building toward the late 1980s peak of his era-defining run.

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Jaafar Jackson

Michael Jackson

Colman Domingo

Joe Jackson

Nia Long

Katherine Jackson

Kendrick Sampson

Quincy Jones

Miles Teller

John Branca

Juliano Krue Valdi

Young Michael Jackson

Joseph David-Jones

Jackie Jackson

Jamal Henderson

Jermaine Jackson

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Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson performing in a spangled jacket in Michael 2026

Michael Team Is Kicking Around Ideas For Another Michael Jackson Biopic

Jaafar Jackson Talks Finding Michael Jackson's Ad-Lib Cadence

Michael Cast Reveal Their Favorite Underrated Michael Jackson Songs

Michael Cast & Crew Reveal Their Jackson-Inspired Affirmations

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Bill Bray

Jaafar Jackson performing Thriller as Michael Jackson in Michael

Juliano Krue Valdi as Michael Jackson singing as part of the Jackson 5 in Michael 2026

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson eating popcorn on the couch with Nia Long as Katherine Jackson in Michael 2026

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson performing onstage in Michael 2026

Young Michael Jackson looking out the window in Michael

The Jackson 5 performing on stage in Michael

The Jackson 5 performing in their living room in Michael

First look at Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in Michael 2025

Michael Jackson Singing in Michael (2026)

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in Michael (2026)

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson performing in the Thriller music video in Michael 2026

Quincy Jones holding a Grammy while standing next to Michael Jackson during the Thriller era.

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones at a Grammy party event.

Jaafar Jackson's Michael Jackson holding a Grammy and smiling while looking out at a crowd in Michael

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson walking through a crowd in Michael 2026

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Jaafar Jackson smiling as Michael Jackson in Michael poster

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson on stage in Michael

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson performing at different ages on the poster for Michael 2026

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Michael Review: A Masterful Biopic That Lives Up To The King Of Pop's Legendary Status

9/10

Adaptations of Michael Jackson's life are nothing new, yet Michael is truly in a league of its own, all but resurrecting the legendary singer.

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Apr 21, 2026

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10/10

Exceeds all expectations! You can really feel the heart and essence of Michael Jackson.

2026-05-11 02:17:44
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10/10

A heart felted

2026-05-16 18:03:10
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8/10

While fans of the artist may wish that there was more of his life shown, Michael is still a great film that captures some of his best moments, thanks to Jaafar Jackson’s strong portrayal of his legendary uncle.

2026-05-02 16:22:38
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Exceeds all expectations thriller and bad felt like a concert

2026-05-26 03:14:46
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10/10

An excellent movie. Best movie of the year. Watched it 5 times so far.

2026-06-03 00:11:16
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10/10

The great music of Michael Jackson made people want to get up to dance. Jafaar Jackson is perfect. He should star in other movies.

2026-05-14 12:30:18
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9/10

Pay. Her! She signed on to do a job. She did her job. Pay her. Period. Movie was awesome. It's a story that could not be told without her.

2026-05-02 14:23:27
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Couldn't have picked a better person to represent Michael except Jaafar. He played a exceptional role for his late uncle. It took me back to St Louis Keil Auditorium 1969 and the many times I had seen Jackson 5 and Michael. And the many doors opened by Michael through MTV and gang members. Loved this to tears a great biopic of Michael's start to the King of Pop

2026-06-12 04:31:29
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10/10

I loved this film!! It was great to watch and sing along to. It was great to see how he grew up and I can’t wait for the next part

2026-06-04 06:17:39
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10/10

Absolutely phenomenal! Jaafar knocked it out of the park on this! Casting is exceptional.

2026-06-16 05:21:13

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Cast(18)

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Kendrick Sampson

Miles Teller

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