Michael Jackson biopic set to stream online from this date, details inside
Los Angeles, July 27
The 'King of Pop' is finally set for its streaming journey. The musical biopic 'Michael', which follows Michael Jackson's career, will be available for streaming on Starz, beginning on August 10, according to Variety.
Released on April 24, 'Michael' collected over USD 1 billion worldwide, making it one of the biggest hits of 2026.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, 'Michael' follows Jackson's rise to fame, further covering his involvement in the Jackson 5 band with his brothers in the 1960s to his 'Bad' tour in the late 1980s.
Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, portrays the lead role as the pop icon, while Juliano Valdi stepped in as younger Michael Jackson. Both of them made their film debuts with 'Michael'.
Colman Domingo and Nia Long were seen as parents Joe and Katherine. The project was developed with the support of several members of Jackson's family years after his death in 2009 at the age of 50, according to the outlet.
The film has been breaking records since it opened in theatres in April this year. 'Michael' opened to USD 97 million domestically and USD 217 million globally, breaking the opening weekend record for musical biopics set by 2015's 'Straight Outta Compton'.
In another accolade, 'Michael' stands as the highest-grossing musical biopic, breaking the record of 2018's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' with USD 911 million worldwide. It is also the largest film of all time for Lionsgate, as well as the studio's first film to ever reach USD 1 billion, stated Variety.
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Reader Comments
I'm glad they didn't shy away from covering his entire journey from Jackson 5 to Bad tour. Antoine Fuqua is a solid director. But I hope the biopic doesn't whitewash the controversies—that would be a disservice to the fans who knew both his brilliance and flaws.
For those of us who grew up in the 80s and 90s, Michael Jackson was the ultimate idol. Thriller, Bad, Smooth Criminal—every song was a masterpiece. This biopic is a tribute to his genius. Can't wait to see it! 🇮🇳✨
Breaking the record of Bohemian Rhapsody? That's impressive. Though I'm still not sure how they'll handle the later years—the trial and his death. These biopics often skip the messy parts. Still, a good popcorn movie, I'm sure.
My mom was the biggest MJ fan—she used to dance to 'Beat It' in college. We'll definitely watch this together when it streams. 💃 I just hope the streaming quality is good on Starz... sometimes buffering kills the vibe.
Slightly skeptical about it being made with family support—that always raises red flags about objectivity. But money talks, and 1 billion is no joke. I'll watch it with an open mind. Lekin honestly, nothing beats the original music videos. 🎶
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