Michael (2026)
Discover the making of a king.
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Michael rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
IMDb7.7/10· 108K votes
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Metacritic39%
TMDb7.6/10· 865 votesWith 39% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7.7/10 on IMDb and 39/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been modest.
About Michael
The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.
Cast of Michael
Jaafar Jackson
as Michael
Colman Domingo
as Joseph Jackson
Nia Long
as Katherine Jackson
Juliano Krue Valdi
as Young Michael
KeiLyn Durrel Jones
as Bill Bray
Miles Teller
as John Branca
Larenz Tate
as Berry Gordy
Laura Harrier
as Suzanne de Passe
Mike Myers
as Walter Yetnikoff
Kendrick Sampson
as Quincy Jones
Trey Horton
as Marlon Jackson
Rhyan Hill
as Tito Jackson
Michael facts
- Budget
- $250M
- Box office
- $795.2M
- Collection
- Michael Collection
Ranked by the iRankMovies editorial teamUpdated August 2026MethodologyData sources
Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Music drama captures ambition and achievement with depth
- •Historical era backdrop creates rich cultural context effectively
- •Biographical narrative drives emotional journey convincingly
What the audience disliked
- •Critical reception suggests narrative focus misses essential character
- •Period drama conventions limit creative exploration of subject
Trailer
Where to watch Michael(US)
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