The story of the famous musician Michael Jackson, known as the King of Pop.
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The film follows Michael Jackson's journey from his time with the Jackson 5 to becoming a global pop icon in the 1980s.
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Directed by
Antoine Fuqua
Written by
John Logan
Produced by
Graham King
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Emmanuel Oluyori
Jafaar's portrayal was surreal. Sometimes, it felt like I was actually seeing Michael himself. The movie was very nostalgic; it touched on a lot of things, and many were embellished for spectacle, but it also omitted some, like his allegations. Overall, it is a good watch
Cherished Pholar
Michael is less of a typical biopic and more of an emotional immersion into the life of Michael Jackson a man whose genius often felt inseparable from his struggles. The film doesn’t just chronicle his rise from child stardom to global icon; it leans into the tension between fame and isolation, brilliance and pressure, showing how the world both created and consumed him. I love this movie!!!
Theresa Popoola
Michael was overall very entertaining. The actor Jaafer Jackson, Michael's nephew, was so good that he embodied Michael's spirit, and the other cast members were very good as well, for a good, electrifying performance. The movie was performance-driven, but certain intimate details of Michael's achievements and good deeds were not captured. Overall, the movie was great.
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Since April 24, 2026
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Michael is coming home.
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Lionsgate film chief Adam Fogelson says 25% of 'Michael' sequel has been shot.
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Senegalese-American singer Akon has relished working with the late pop star Michael Jackson. Speaking in a recent episode of the We Need To Talk podcast,
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The Story⚡ The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has held firm at the top of the Nigerian box office in its second weekend, outperforming new releases including The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Efunroye. Tell Me More Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, Michael is a musical biographical drama that covers the early …
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The Story⚡ The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has stormed the Nigerian box office with ₦323.6 million in just ten days, the strongest Hollywood openings of 2026, despite having zero screens at Filmhouse Cinemas. Tell Me More Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson (Michael’s nephew) in the lead role, the film follows the entertainer’s …
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'Michael' is crossing $300M WW and unseating 'Elvis' to become the No. 2 musical biopic of all-time after 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
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