Michael (2026)
Drama
Rated PG-13
2h 7m
The story of the famous musician Michael Jackson, known as the King of Pop.
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What the Critics are saying
Where Fuqua and his team are allowed to shine is in the evocation of some of the most exciting musical moments from Jackson's career, but the rest of Michael is utterly empty, even by biopic standards. (more)
RogerEbert.com
The moment the gaudy logo for Michael Jackson’s former company, Optimum Productions, pops up in the opening credits, the ruse is over. Antoine Fuqua might’ve had some cameras and microphones on hand to produce moving images and sound for this estate-approved King of Pop biopic. But make no mistake about it: “Michael” isn’t a movie. It’s a filmed playlist in search of a story. (more)