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Michael (2026) is a biographical film about Michael Jackson, directed by Antoine Fuqua. It follows his life from his childhood in the Jackson 5 during the 1960s to his solo success and the Bad World Tour in the late 1980s. Jaafar Jackson (his nephew) stars as adult Michael.

The film shows his rise to fame under his strict father Joseph, his move to a solo career with major albums like Off the Wall and Thriller, and key moments such as his MTV breakthrough, Pepsi accident, and final split from his family group. It highlights both his success and personal struggles, including insecurity and conflict with his father.

Production began in 2019, with filming taking place in 2024 and reshoots in 2025. The film removed references to abuse allegations during edits. Released in April 2026, it was a major box-office success, earning over $850 million worldwide, though critics gave mixed-to-negative reviews, praising the lead performance but criticizing the story as overly sanitized.