Michael Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed For Michael Jackson Biopic

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After seven years in the making, the movie Michael is set to be released in theaters, and the first review score from Rotten Tomatoes has been revealed.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, who brought us The Equalizer, and written by John Logan, a veteran of the James Bond series, the new movie Michael delves into the life of Michael Jackson. It starts with his beginnings as a child star with the Jackson 5 and follows his rise to global fame as a solo artist. Though it touches on his personal life, the film mainly concentrates on the early part of Jackson’s career, with possibilities of covering more in future installments.

Okay, so the first reviews are in for the Michael Jackson biopic, and honestly, it’s not looking great. As of today, with 41 reviews counted on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is sitting at a 27% approval rating. That officially puts it in ‘Rotten’ territory – a bit of a disappointment, especially with Antoine Fuqua directing. We’ll see if audience scores tell a different story when it hits theaters in just a few days!

The movie Michael was first announced in late 2019, but it took a while to get started. Director Antoine Fuqua joined the project in early 2023, and shortly after, Jaafar Jackson—Michael Jackson’s nephew—was cast to play the lead role. As more well-known actors like Colman Domingo and Miles Teller signed on, the film faced some production challenges, including delays due to the actors’ strike and nearly a month of additional filming, which caused some concern about its release.

After being shortened from its initial four-hour length, Michael generated buzz at CinemaCon in 2024, receiving encouraging feedback from theater owners. It then premiered in Berlin in early April to generally positive reviews. While most reactions have been good, some viewers have criticized the film’s storytelling, pacing, and conclusion.

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2026-04-21 17:02