Summary
Okay, so I just heard that the Michael Jackson movie, ‘Michael,’ is coming to Starz on August 10th! That’s awesome because I can watch it on the app or even on the Starz channel – it’s premiering there the same day. Apparently, Starz managed to get the exclusive streaming rights after it was in theaters and available for digital purchase, which is pretty cool.
The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, will soon be available to stream exclusively on Starz starting August 10th. After a successful run in theaters, the Antoine Fuqua-directed film will also premiere on the Starz television channel on the same day.
The film’s release on streaming platforms comes after a surprisingly successful run in theaters. Michael opened to $97.2 million domestically and about $217 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing debut ever for a musical biopic. It continued to perform well, eventually earning over $1 billion globally. During its theatrical run, it surpassed both Bohemian Rhapsody (which previously held the record with $911 million) and Oppenheimer to become the highest-grossing biopic of all time. This made it Lionsgate’s most successful film ever.
The strong audience reaction is surprising considering the mixed reviews for the movie. While critics were divided on Michael, general audiences loved it, giving it an ‘A-‘ CinemaScore and a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This difference between critical opinions and public response has become a key part of the film’s narrative, sparking discussion about what people expect from biopics and how much the movie’s success is due to Michael Jackson’s lasting influence.
The new film fully embraces Michael Jackson’s history. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, with Graham King producing, the movie features Jaafar Jackson – Michael’s nephew – in his first acting role as the iconic singer. Juliano Valdi plays a young Michael. The supporting cast includes Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Joe and Katherine Jackson, Miles Teller as Michael’s manager John Branca, Kat Graham as Diana Ross, and Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy. The story follows Michael’s journey from his beginnings with the Jackson 5 in the 1960s through the height of his success with the “Bad” tour in the late 1980s, showcasing how he became the King of Pop.
2026-07-28 11:27