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22/04/2026 Music, Drama 2h 8m
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Discover the making of a king.

Overview

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.

  1. John Logan

    Writer

  2. Antoine Fuqua

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Jaafar Jackson

    Michael Jackson

  2. Juliano Krue Valdi

    Young Michael Jackson

  3. Colman Domingo

    Joseph Jackson

  4. Jayden Harville

    Young Jermaine Jackson

  5. Jaylen Hunter

    Young Marlon Jackson

  6. Judah Edwards

    Young Tito Jackso

  7. Nathaniel Logan McIntyre

    Young Jackie Jackson

  8. Nia Long

    Katherine Jackson

  9. Amaya Mendoza

    Young LaToya Jackson

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Reviews

A review by utsavlovesfilms
Written by utsavlovesfilms on 2026-05-08
_**A FABULOUS CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE**_

No matter how many times you watch it, the movie gets even better if you're a Michael Jackson fan. It offers a fast-paced look at the early life of the King of Pop without making it rushed. Basically tells how he became the King of Pop and what it took him to become that famous globally, including the abuse by his father and struggles with his lost childhood and appearance.

Despite enjoying Bohemian Rhapsody more in terms of its length and structure, Michael still offers a fresh look at his life, though a Bohemian Rhapsody structure would've made it ...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$250,000,000.00

Revenue
$991,400,610.00

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