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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedThis 2026 biographical drama from director Antoine Fuqua chronicles the life of Michael Jackson, tracing his rise from a gifted child performing as the lead of the Jackson Five to a globally celebrated solo artist driven by boundless creative ambition. Set against a backdrop of music and spectacle, the film looks beyond the stage to explore the man behind some of the era's most iconic performances. Blending drama and music, it examines talent, fame and the personal cost of relentless artistic pursuit. Fans of music biopics and audiences curious about one of entertainment's most influential figures will appreciate it. It currently holds a MovieMagicScore of 8.7/10.
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Trailer
Top Cast
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
696 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.10 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
April 22, 2026
Runtime
2h 8m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Music
Director