entertainment
April 28, 2026
Michael Jackson Film Breaks Records: Biopic of the King of Pop Divides Critics and Public
The phenomenon of Michael Jackson has once again shaken the global entertainment industry. The new biographical film about the singer, titled...
TL;DR
- The biopic *Michael* achieved the most successful premiere in history for a musical biopic worldwide, grossing $217 million.
- The film stars Jaafar Jackson, the artist's nephew, and uses original vocal recordings.
- Audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes are 97%, while professional critics' approval is only 38%.
- The film omits child sexual abuse allegations due to a contractual prohibition on discussing an old non-disclosure agreement.
- This omission led to the film being reedited to conclude in 1988, before the legal controversies, sparking criticism regarding narrative credibility.