Michael (2025)

Theatrical - Wide 2026-04-24

Cast Jaafar Jackson Nia Long Colman Domingo Miles Teller
Directed by Antoine Fuqua

Genres: Biography

JoBlo's Rating

6/10

Synopsis

MICHAEL will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became the King of Pop. The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale — from his human side and personal... See more struggles to his undeniable creative genius, exemplified by his most iconic performances. As never before, audiences will experience an inside look into one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.

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How far did Antoine Fuqua originally film for Michael before the reshoots? Will he return for the next part?

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Director Antoine Fuqua sheds some light on what was originally filmed for the biopic and says there's plenty of footage for a sequel.

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While Michael broke music biopic box office records stateside, overseas the movie was even more of a juggernaut.

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Box Office Update: Michael will open with at least $85 million

Posted 5 days ago

The box office forecast for Lionsgate's Michael keeps inching upward, with fans flocking to the biopic.

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Michael favors legend over reality, skipping controversy for spectacle—but Jaafar Jackson’s performance and the music sequences still make it entertaining.

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The first look at the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, has arrived with a new teaser trailer

Posted 6 months ago

Get a new look at Antoine Fuqua's epic biopic on Michael Jackson, with Jaafar Jackson portraying the King of Pop.

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Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic will “likely” move to 2026

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Lionsgate says it will "likely" push the release of Antoine Fuqua's upcoming Michael Jackson biopic into 2026.

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Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic could be split into two movies

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A new report says it's possible that Antoine Fuqua's nearly four hour long Michael Jackson biopic could be split into two movies.

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Antoine Fuqua’s Michael moonwalks into CinemaCon with a first look at the emotional Michael Jackson biopic

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