‘Michael’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Splatter Michael Jackson Biopic

BusinessHollywood & Entertainment‘Michael’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Splatter Michael Jackson BiopicByTim Lammers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 09:57am EDTApr 21, 2026, 10:02am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more."Michael" key art featuring Juliano Krue Valdi and Jaafar Jackson.LionsgateThe first reviews for the Michael Jackson biopic Michael are out, and Rotten Tomatoes critics are not entirely thrilled with the big-screen story of the King of Pop.Starring the late music icon’s nephew/Jermaine Jackson’s son, Jaafar Jackson, in the title role, Michael plays in Thursday previews before opening in theaters nationwide on Friday. Also starring Juliano Krue Valdi as the young Michael Jackson, Michael traces the singer’s career as a child artist with his brothers in The Jackson 5 through his solo career as an adult on his way to becoming one of the most influential voices the pop music worldwide.ForbesRotten Tomatoes Critics Rank Top 10 Pop Music BiopicsBy Tim LammersDirected by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by John Logan, Michael also stars Colman Domingo as Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Joe’s wife and Michael’s mother, Katherine, and Miles Teller as Michael’s attorney, John Branca.The review embargo for Michael lifted Tuesday morning. As of the publication of this article, Michael has a has a 26% “rotten” critics’ score Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer based on 42 reviews.RT’s Critics Consensus, Audience Summary and Popcornmeter score based on verified user ratings are still pending.ForbesAlan Osmond, Oldest Sibling In Osmond Brothers Singing Group, Dies At 76By Tim LammersMORE FOR YOUNote: This article will be updated as more RT reviews are posted and Michael’s critics’ score changes.What Are Individual Critics Saying About ‘Michael’?David Ro...