Michael (2026)

Michael

20262h 10m

Michael

Discover the story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five,…

ReleasedApril 22, 2026

DirectorAntoine Fuqua

WriterJohn Logan

StarringJaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Kendrick Sampson

Music Drama History

Scores

Letterboxd3.52

Rotten Tomatoes84%

Metacritic38

Box Office

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In the Press2 articles · 6 podcasts

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Podcast Episodes

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Cast

Jaafar Jackson

Jaafar Jackson

Michael Jackson

Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo

Joe Jackson

Nia Long

Nia Long

Katherine Jackson

Kendrick Sampson

Kendrick Sampson

Quincy Jones

Miles Teller

Miles Teller

John Branca

Juliano Krue Valdi

Juliano Krue Valdi

Young Michael Jackson

Joseph David-Jones

Joseph David-Jones

Jackie Jackson

Jamal Henderson

Jamal Henderson

Jermaine Jackson

Jessica Sula

Jessica Sula

LaToya Jackson

Kat Graham

Kat Graham

Diana Ross

Laura Harrier

Laura Harrier

Suzanne de Passe

Kevin Shinick

Kevin Shinick

Dick Clark

Crew

Antoine Fuqua

Antoine Fuqua

Director

John Logan

John Logan

Writer

Dion Beebe

Dion Beebe

Director of Photography

John Branca

John Branca

Producer

Graham King

Graham King

Producer

John McClain

Producer

David B. Householter

David B. Householter

Executive Producer

Studios & Companies

Distribution

Production

The Michael Jackson Company

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Est. Budget$155.0M

Est. Marketing (FD Est.)$100.8M

Est. Profit/Loss—

Daily Charts Box Office Mojo

Awards

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Academy Awards0 noms

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Golden Globes0 noms

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Spirit Awards0 noms

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