It could be the film to beat for the title of 2026's most soulless release... But (most of) the Jackson family are defending the MJ biopic 'Michael', which could beat box office records this weekend despite overwhelmingly negative reviews.
A family affair? Michael Jackson family and biopic stars defend ‘Michael’ despite very poor reviews
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Tue 04:49 - La Libre (BE)
Michael Jackson and Prince: a look back at the rivalry of two pop icons
Tue 08:31 - France 24
Fans flock to Hollywood premiere of Michael Jackson biopic
Tue 13:00 - La Libre (BE)
“Michael”: should you go see the Michael Jackson biopic?
Tue 13:00 - Aftenposten (NO)
This is an unconvincing attempt to rewrite Michael Jackson's reputation
Tue 13:00 - Aftenposten (NO)
Retouched star portrait of Michael Jackson
Tue 13:05 - Die Welt
The most problematic film biography of all time
Tue 13:12 - La Libre (BE)
Jaafar Jackson: "Now it's not about imitating your uncle, it's about being Michael"
Tue 15:41 - BBC Headlines
Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say
Wed 02:35 - Fox News
Michael and Susan Dell surpass 1 billion in donations backing AI driven hospital project
Wed 03:00 - Le Monde
The films showing: “In a low voice”, “The Doll”, “We the Orchestra”, “Michael”…
Wed 14:44 - SRF Wirtschaft
New in the cinema – “Michael”: a Jackson biopic without his darkest chapter
Wed 15:24 - France 24
From pop royalty to raw Americana: 'Michael', 'The New West' and 'Die, My Love'
Thu 07:06 - SRF Wirtschaft
Fan culture through the ages - After the screaming about Michael Jackson: This is how fans tick today