Michael Jackson Biopic Is Now Streaming On STARZ

If you missed Michael in theaters, the story of the King of Pop is now available at home.
The Michael Jackson biopic began streaming exclusively on STARZ on August 10.
The film arrived after a massive theatrical run that pushed its worldwide earnings past $1 billion.
That milestone made Michael the first music biopic to cross the billion dollar mark.

How To Watch Michael Jackson’s Biopic

You can stream Michael through STARZ in the United States.
The movie currently appears on the STARZ streaming service and schedule.
STARZ lists the film as a 2026 biography and drama with a two hour, seven minute runtime.
The film carries a PG 13 rating.
Watch Michael on STARZ

Jaafar Jackson Takes On The Role

Jaafar Jackson plays his uncle, Michael Jackson, in the film.
Jaafar is Michael Jackson’s real life nephew.
The movie marks his feature film debut in the leading role.
His performance became one of the biggest talking points surrounding the movie.
The cast also includes Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, and Laura Harrier.

What The Movie Covers

Michael follows Jackson from his childhood with the Jackson 5 through his rise as a solo superstar.
The story reaches the period surrounding Jackson’s 1987 Bad tour.
That period captures a major turning point in his career.
The film features music connected to Jackson’s legendary career.
Viewers can expect songs from different stages of his rise to global fame.

The Movie Made Box Office History

The film opened in theaters on April 24, 2026.
It quickly became one of the year’s biggest movie stories.
Michael eventually crossed $1 billion worldwide.
That performance made it the highest grossing music biopic ever.
It also became Lionsgate’s highest grossing movie worldwide.

Why Fans Are Still Talking About It

Michael Jackson remains one of the most influential entertainers in music history.
His music continues to reach new generations.
His career also connects strongly with fans who grew up during the 1980s and 1990s.
For many viewers, the movie offers a chance to revisit that era.
It also gives younger fans another introduction to Jackson’s music and cultural impact.

There Could Be More To The Story

Lionsgate is already working on a potential sequel.
The follow up could explore later periods of Jackson’s life and career.
The studio hopes to begin filming toward the end of 2026 or early 2027.
A release date has not been announced.

Should You Watch Michael?

If you grew up with Jackson’s music, this movie offers plenty of nostalgia.
It also gives longtime fans a chance to see his early career recreated onscreen.
Jaafar Jackson brings a personal connection to the role.
That connection adds another layer to the film’s appeal.
Now that Michael is streaming, viewers can decide for themselves whether the movie lives up to the hype.
For Jackson fans, one thing remains clear.
The King of Pop still knows how to make people press play.

Sources

The StarNews Online report provided the original streaming information for this article.
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STARZ confirms that Michael is available through its streaming service.
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Variety reported the August 10 streaming date and the movie’s billion dollar worldwide box office milestone.
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