# Michael (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/michael-2026/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 65% |
| Critic Score | 55% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 48/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Antoine Fuqua |
| Genres | Biography, Drama, Music |
| Runtime | 140 min |

## Quick answer

Michael (2026) earns a 65% Celluloid Score — Recommended. A textbook critic–audience split — 55% Tomatometer versus 88% Popcornmeter — Fuqua's Michael rides IMDb midyear trending Critics and audiences diverge (55% critic vs 88% audience). Metascore 48/100. Directed by Antoine Fuqua.

## Critics consensus

A textbook critic–audience split — 55% Tomatometer versus 88% Popcornmeter — Fuqua's Michael rides IMDb midyear trending on fan devotion while reviewers fault gloss, length, and the biopic's refusal to fully engage the hardest questions.

## Synopsis

From Gary, Indiana, to global superstardom and the pressures that followed, Antoine Fuqua's authorized biopic traces Michael Jackson's creative genius and personal contradictions through performance, family, and the glare of fame. Jaafar Jackson — the pop icon's nephew — carries the title role in a film that aims for celebration even when the subject's legacy remains contested.

## Cast

Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Miles Teller

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Michael worth watching?**
Michael holds a 65% Celluloid Score. A textbook critic–audience split — 55% Tomatometer versus 88% Popcornmeter — Fuqua's Michael rides IMDb midyear trending on fan devotion while reviewers fault gloss, length, and the biopic's refusal to fully engage the hardest questions.

**What is Michael about?**
From Gary, Indiana, to global superstardom and the pressures that followed, Antoine Fuqua's authorized biopic traces Michael Jackson's creative genius and personal contradictions through performance, family, and the glare of fame. Jaafar Jackson — the pop icon's nephew — carries the title role in a film that aims for celebration even when the subject's legacy remains contested.

**Who directed Michael?**
Michael (2026) was directed by Antoine Fuqua.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Michael?**
65% — the average of five public sources: critics 55%, audience 88%, Metascore 48/100, Letterboxd 2.9/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

**Where can I watch Michael?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Michael page for current options.

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