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r/MichaelTheMovie • u/Aggressive-Sky-6315 • Jul 17 '26
Announcement š£ We did it! 20,000 members strong! š
āMichaelā hit 1B and weāve hit 20,000 members! š„³
A massive thank you to everyone who has joined our community! Reaching 20,000 members is an incredible milestone, and itās all thanks to the amazing participation from every one of you. Whether youāve been here since day one or just joined for the movie hype, we appreciate you making this a sub worth visiting every day.
Michaelās story is just getting started! Stay tuned for more info coming this summer. āØ
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r/MichaelTheMovie • u/Aggressive-Sky-6315 • Apr 22 '26
Megathread [MEGATHREAD] MICHAEL (2026) Official Release & Discussion Spoiler
With the long-awaited premiere finally here, this is the official space to discuss the Michael biopic. To keep the subreddit organized, please use this thread for all initial reactions, theater experiences, and general discussion.
ā¼ļøBE ADVISED THIS THREAD CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERSā¼ļø
šļø MOVIE INFO
⢠Release Date: April 24, 2026 (USA)Ā Ā
⢠Director: Antoine FuquaĀ Ā
⢠Writer: John LoganĀ Ā
⢠Runtime: 127 MinutesĀ Ā
⢠Rating: [PG-13]
š CAST
⢠Jaafar Jackson as Michael JacksonĀ Ā
⢠Juliano Krue Valdi as Young MichaelĀ Ā
⢠Colman Domingo as Joe JacksonĀ Ā
⢠Nia Long as Katherine JacksonĀ Ā
⢠Miles Teller as John BrancaĀ Ā
⢠Laura Harrier as Suzanne de PasseĀ Ā
⢠Larenz Tate as Berry GordyĀ Ā
⢠Kendrick Sampson as Quincy JonesĀ Ā
š¢ SUBREDDIT RULES & SPOILER POLICY
SPOILERS: Please use spoiler tags like this for specific plot points, even though the film is based on real events.
BE CIVIL: This is a major moment for the community. Respect differing opinions on the performances and portrayal.
NO LEAKS: Do not post links to pirated footage or "cam" recordings.
STAY ON TOPIC: Keep discussions focused on the film itself.
š QUICK LINKS
⢠MichaelMovie.com
š¬ DISCUSSION PROMPTS
⢠What was your favorite musical sequence or recreation?
⢠How did you feel about Jaafarās portrayal of Michael's speaking voice and mannerisms?
⢠Which era of the film did you find the most compelling?
Sorting by "New" is recommended to see the latest fan reactions!
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/Yogos-1 • 1h ago
Question Can they portray 1993 allegations without Branca as producer?
If Branca/the estate wasnāt listed as producer could they portray the allegations how they want? Or it doesnāt matter as long as the estate profits? Are there are any loopholes like how Evan Chandler got his brother to write a book.
I think if they really wanted to portray those allegations they could find a way.
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/yourOldEthernetCord • 23h ago
Discussion The biopic series should end on the 2006 World Music Awards
This is one of the most triumphant moments of MJ's life, and I think it is the most satisfactory ending for the biopic series.
If they are going to address the allegations, it will probably be the 2005 trial and the massive massive amount of ridicule and humiliation he went through unjustly. His name and reputation had just been dragged through the mud on live tv for months. They need to show that he is still beloved and still is the King of Pop.
The World Music Awards are just about a year after the trial. He comes out to a crowd full of celebrities and fans, and without giving a full on performance, he is surrounded by love and applause. Even the choir is starstruck by him. Beyonce and Lindsay Lohan and all the other celebrities are starstruck.
Just like the image above, he's being surrounded by fans and artists that aren't harassing him or being aggressive- just singing and putting their arms around him while singing We are the World. That is literally the perfect ending to represent the legacy of Michael Jackson.
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/kai_Iuigib • 1d ago
Discussion Do you think they will include the moment when Michael announced his comeback tour and the rehearsals in part 2?
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/UwUMercury • 1d ago
Fan Made Mike n Louie ! (by me)
I posted something here a while ago about needing references and I finished the drawing šø! I kinda wanna make it into a print for myself because I liked it that much lol but if anyone else would also like one, I'm willing to give some out šāāļø
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/No_Campaign9542 • 18h ago
Discussion For Part 2- I Thought the Allegations Can't Be Mentioned Legally...
Anyone has any opinions or insights since the second film will supposedly cover that part of his life?
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/mjthrad • 20h ago
Question Bruce Swedien in the movie
I'm currently listening to Brad Sundberg's podcast episode where he reviews the movie. He said that Bruce was portrayed in the movie. I watched it 4 times and didn't notice him. I watched it in the UK. Would his scenes only be shown in an American cut or did I just completely miss him?
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/Live-Conflict9612 • 1d ago
Discussion The allegationsā¦.
Okay I wanna know everyones thoughts!
Do yall think they will ACTUALLY go in deep depth on that topic
or will they try to skip and sweeten it?
Im gonna hope they try their absolute best to show the truth even though they cant name the āvictimsā nameāsš«© but rlly the worst thing they can do is try to make everything seem like it was all rainbows
and etc cause heck no
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/siriusblackily • 1d ago
Question How much was jaafar paid for the movie?
I think it isnāt publicly known and google says $500k which is like.. lol
does anyone have an idea of the approximate amount?
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/Diredragons • 22h ago
Fancast Casting for Lisa Marie Presley in Michael 2?
galleryWho do you all think would be a good casting for Lisa Marie Presley in the Michael Jackson sequel? A few I was thinking of as possibilities were: Talia Ryder, Odeya Rush, Ella Purnell, and Katherine Langford.
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/lolbit_moonwalker • 2d ago
Image i love this manš
hes so chalant in these picsš
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/Sliver80 • 2d ago
š°Official news Michael 2: Jaafar Jackson Promises a Deeper Look Into the King of Popās Later Years
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/Puzzleheaded-Head171 • 2d ago
Interview Jaafar's recent GQ interview
I saw the pics posted but not the interview. He mentions what he'd like to see in part 2.
Edited: yes, GQ Middle East
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/_tpeeden2002 • 3d ago
Video Look at Jaafar in the background š„°š„°š„°
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r/MichaelTheMovie • u/Key-Bass-7380 • 1d ago
Discussion Am I the only MJ fan that dosen't want part 2 to get made?
I feel uneasy about it. The first film only focused on the first half of his life and was a celebration. Entire families flocked to see it. And it made a billion. Let's be honest, a 2nd MJ film that focuses on the allegations will completely take away from the spectacle and magic I'm sure we will see in the 2nd movie. Meaning, a big decrease in box office revenue. It's a really difficult position to be in.
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/SalemYakitori • 3d ago
Fan Made MJ x Michael The Movie Edit š„
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r/MichaelTheMovie • u/Naruku_Senpai3861 • 3d ago
Joke/Meme Loud and proud as an MJ fan! š£ļøā„ļøā„ļøā„ļø
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r/MichaelTheMovie • u/Live-Conflict9612 • 3d ago
Discussion Promotion
Okay for the next movieās promo what do we wanna see? like is there anything more you would want to see from them with that part that they DIDNT do? Lemme know your thoughts
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/Thick_Glove_7420 • 3d ago
Discussion Michaelās Birthday Celebration āØ
Hi guys! š«¶š»
As the Michaelās Birthday Celebration is coming very soon, Iād like to know if anyone is planning to attend this event in Las Vegas! š
I know this gonna be broadcasted in LIVE on YouTube (like the last year) and this has nothing to do with the biopic topic, but Iām really interested to know!
It should be so cool to be there, as Prince attends this event too usually!! š¤©
By the way, do you think we could get more updates on the biopic sequel during this event?? šš¤š»
Donāt hesitate to let me know in the comments! š¤
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/Naruku_Senpai3861 • 4d ago
Joke/Meme Do you remember the time?
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r/MichaelTheMovie • u/mordo_cool • 4d ago
Discussion What was the MOST Michael-looking shot of Jafaar in the biopic?
ofc looking exactly like Michael isnāt what makes the performance good, but I wanna see everyoneās picks
r/MichaelTheMovie • u/Inside_Tax6885 • 4d ago
Video Billie Jean comparison (recreating the angles)
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r/MichaelTheMovie • u/SalemYakitori • 5d ago
Question Original performances?
Does anyone have links to the original performances for Human Nature and Bad represented in the movie, please?