Michael
“Discover the making of a king.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-08
Top Cast
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Jaafar Jackson
Michael
Colman Domingo
Joseph Jackson
Nia Long
Katherine Jackson
Juliano Krue Valdi
Young Michael
KeiLyn Durrel Jones
Bill Bray
Miles Teller
John Branca
Larenz Tate
Berry Gordy
Laura Harrier
Suzanne de Passe
Mike Myers
Walter Yetnikoff
Kendrick Sampson
Quincy Jones
Trey Horton
Marlon Jackson
Rhyan Hill
Tito Jackson
Joseph David-Jones
Jackie Jackson
Jessica Sula
LaToya Jackson
Deon Cole
Don King
Judah Edwards
Young Tito Jackso
Jayden Harville
Young Jermaine Jackson
Jaylen Hunter
Young Marlon Jackson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysTeatro Oriente
Festival / Special Debut
April 24, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 9, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 14, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.03B
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.11x
+$778.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Screenplay & Story
- John Logan
- Original Score
- Lior Rosner, Michael Jackson
- Original Title
- Michael
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $250M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.03B
- Production Studios
- Lionsgate, GK Films, Optimum Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antoine Fuqua
John Logan
Lior Rosner, Michael Jackson
Dion Beebe, Dylan Goss
John Ottman, Harry Yoon, Tom Cross
John Branca, John McClain, Graham King, David B. Householter, Antoine Fuqua
Department Leadership Roster
John Branca
Producer
John McClain
Producer
Graham King
Producer
John Logan
Writer
Dion Beebe
Director of Photography
Barbara Ling
Production Design
Antoine Fuqua
Director
Chris O'Hara
Stunt Coordinator
Marci Rodgers
Costume Design
Louis Morin
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Ottman
Editor
Harry Yoon
Editor
Lior Rosner
Original Music Composer
Tom Cross
Editor
Conrad Buff IV
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Mature Theme
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Stressful Scenes
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Michael
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Michael about?
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.
Who directed Michael?
Michael was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Who stars in Michael?
The principal cast of Michael includes Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Juliano Krue Valdi, KeiLyn Durrel Jones.
When was Michael released and how long is it?
Michael was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of Michael?
Michael had a reported production budget of $250M and grossed $1.03B at the worldwide box office (4.11 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Michael?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Michael was composed by Lior Rosner, Michael Jackson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Michael?
Michael holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: U/A 13+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).