I will continue to update this post as the score changes.
Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter: Verified Hot
Audience Says: N/A
| Audience | Score | Number of Reviews | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verified Audience | 94% | 500+ | 4.7/5 |
| All Audience | 94% | 1,000+ | 4.6/5 |
Verified Audience Score History:
- 94% (4.7/5) at 500+
Rotten Tomatoes: Rotten
Critics Consensus: While Jaafar Jackson's smooth moves bring the King of Pop to uncanny life, this musical biopic mostly plays like a "greatest hits" album that could've benefitted from including liner notes to give actual insight into the icon.
| Critics | Score | Number of Reviews | Average Rating (Unofficial) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Critics | 38% | 147 | 5.00/10 |
| Top Critics | 23% | 44 |
Metacritic: 38 (41 Reviews)
SYNOPSIS:
MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing 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, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
CAST:
- Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson
- Nia Long as Katherine Jackson
- Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe
- Juliano Krue Valdi as Young Michael Jackson
- Miles Teller as John Branca
- Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson
DIRECTED BY: Antoine Fuqua
SCREENPLAY BY: John Logan
PRODUCED BY: Graham King, John Branca, John McClain
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: David B. Householter
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Dion Beebe
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Barbara Ling
EDITED BY: John Ottman, Harry Yoon
COSTUME DESIGNER: Marci Rodgers
MUSIC BY: Lior Rosner
CASTING BY: Kimberly Hardin, Victoria Thomas
RUNTIME: 127 Minutes
RELEASE DATE: April 24, 2026
by chanma50
9 Comments
Amazing.
What do we understand from this?
It looks like Mario Galaxy where critics are disliking the film but the audiences are ignoring critics and liking this film on how popular Michael Jackson was worldwide
Critics suck man
all the usual wom indicators all seem in agreement here. the people definitely like it a lot more than critics.
Friday’s going to be be massive. Obviously a big stark contrast from the critics versus audiences.
so, uh, critic proof?
Close enough, welcome back The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
I’m convinced the critics must have done a double feature of Leaving Neverland and this movie