Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Lands Streaming Date As Film Nears $850 Million In Theaters

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentMichael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Lands Streaming Date As Film Nears $850 Million In TheatersByTim Lammers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 11:07am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more."Michael" key art featuring Juliano Valde and Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson.LionsgateMichael, the music biopic starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is coming soon to digital streaming as the film continues its blockbuster run in theaters.Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Michael opened in theaters on April 24. Jaafar Jackson, who is the son of Jermaine Jackson and nephew of the late pop icon, plays Michael Jackson in his teen and adult years in the film, which chronicles the life of the singer as a 10-year-old (Juliano Valde) with his brothers in The Jackson 5 through his tour for his Bad album in 1988.Forbes‘Michael 2’: Studio Is Hoping To Make A Michael Jackson Biopic SequelBy Tim LammersRated PG-13, Michael also stars Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson and Miles Teller as John Branca.Lionsgate announced on Tuesday that Michael will be available to purchase on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Tuesday, June 9. The film will be available to purchase on PVOD for $24.99 on such digital platforms as Apple TV, Fandango at Home. Prime Video and YouTube Movies & TV. Since digital rentals are typically $5 less than purchase prices, Michael should be available to rent for $19.99 for a 48-hour period.Michael defied expectations at the box office in its opening weekend, earning $97 million in North American ticket sales. Michael to date has earned $340.1 million domestically and $509.6 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $849.7 million. Michael had a production budge...