Official Discussion - Michael [SPOILERS]
**Summary**
The life and career of Michael Jackson are explored in a sweeping biographical drama, charting his rise from child star in the Jackson 5 to global pop icon, while examining the personal and professional complexities that defined his legacy.
**Director**
Antoine Fuqua
**Writer**
John Logan
**Cast**
* Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson
* Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson
* Nia Long as Katherine Jackson
* Miles Teller as John Branca
* Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe
* Kat Graham as Diana Ross
**Rotten Tomatoes:** [40%](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/michael)
**Metacritic:** [38](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/michael-2026/)
The life and career of Michael Jackson are explored in a sweeping biographical drama, charting his rise from child star in the Jackson 5 to global pop icon, while examining the personal and professional complexities that defined his legacy.
**Director**
Antoine Fuqua
**Writer**
John Logan
**Cast**
* Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson
* Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson
* Nia Long as Katherine Jackson
* Miles Teller as John Branca
* Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe
* Kat Graham as Diana Ross
**Rotten Tomatoes:** [40%](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/michael)
**Metacritic:** [38](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/michael-2026/)