The Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, is coming to theaters this weekend. This is a breakdown of when and where to see the new film, as well as some information about the movie.

The long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, is getting mixed reviews ahead of its release. Some critics have panned the movie, while others are praising Jafaar Jackson’s performance as his real-life uncle, along with the musical set pieces. The film details Michael Jackson’s life from a child in the Jackson 5, all the way through the Bad tour of 1988. There is reportedly going to be a follow-up film that details the second half of Jackson’s life. That would likely require an older actor to come in and take over the role. While the reviews are mixed, fans of Michael Jackson will surely appreciate getting to see a great young talent recreate so many iconic musical moments from the younger part of the King of Pop’s career.

FAQs

When does Michael come out in theaters?

The movie is being released in theaters nationwide on Friday, April 24th.

When does Michael come out on streaming?

Michael is going to have a full theatrical release. That means it won’t even be available to rent or buy at home for a couple of months. Following that VOD window, it will eventually come to streaming. The film is a Lionsgate production, meaning it will most likely have a short stint streaming exclusively on Starz before coming to Amazon Prime Video.

Who is the director and cast of Michael?

Michael is directed by Antoine Fuqua. The star of the film is Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew. The film also features Colman Domingo, Miles Teller and Nia Long.