Michael (2026)

What earned the score

• MTV's Racist Blackout Critique

  The film discusses MTV's refusal to feature Black artists, implying racial bias in the American music channel's programming.

Details

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.

Starring

Jaafar JacksonColman DomingoNia LongJuliano Krue ValdiMiles Teller

Director

Antoine Fuqua

Writer

John Logan

Genre

MusicDrama

Release Date

Apr 24, 2026

Parents Guide

• Sex None

  Some mild innuendos.

• Violence Mild

  Michael's Dad smacks him with a belt several times when he is around 8 years old. Michael is crying. Quite upsetting.

• Profanity Mild

  Occasional mild language such as "s**t", "a**hole" and "ass" as well as "d**n" and "God".

• Drugs Mild

  Some characters smoke, but this is in keeping with the time period in which the film is set. Some alcohol is consumed by characters, but not to excess.

  There is a televised news report that mentions the use of illegal drugs.

• Frightening Scenes Mild

  The scene in which Michael's dad inflicts corporal punishment on him with a belt during his childhood years is arguably the most upsetting scene in the film, especially as he squeals in pain and cries loudly. There is also a scene in which Michael goes into a room with the father when the latter simply holds up a belt but we do not see nor hear any kind of corporal punishment here.

  Several horror movies are seen on TV while Michael is watching them. They are old fashioned horror movies, but some young children may be frightened.

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