It’s quite surprising that a biopic about the King of Pop has taken this long to arrive, but in 2026, Antoine Fuqua finally brings us Michael - a dazzling, if not entirely flawless, portrait of the music icon.

There’s no denying the talent on display throughout the film. Jaafar Jackson steps into the role of his uncle with astonishing confidence. At times, its like he's possessed with MJ's ghost, he's THAT good. Colman Domingo is equally exceptional as Joseph Jackson, delivering a performance that makes you recoil whenever he’s on screen. That central conflict, good versus evil, control versus freedom, becomes the film’s emotional backbone. And, naturally, the soundtrack and visuals ooze style and energy.

Where Michael stumbles, however, is in its structure. The narrative jumps through time so abruptly that it can feel like channel surfing, which undercuts many of the film’s emotional beats and momentum. The final act, while entertaining, feels strangely incomplete - almost as though an entire section of the story has been cut away in the editing process... Which we know, it was.

Still, as far as biopics go, I had a genuinely good time with this one. It’s light, engaging, and consistently entertaining, with enough flair and musical spectacle to keep your feet tapping throughout, as MJ’s greatest hits light up the big screen.

Full thoughts in this review.