Michael Jackson's biopic 'Michael' gets digital release date

Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAYThu, June 4, 2026 at 9:33 PM UTC

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In just a few days, you can get the Michael Jackson experience right in your living room.

"Michael," the 2026 biopic that had fans moonwalking to theaters this spring, is reportedly set for a digital release soon. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of the music trailblazer, the film takes the audience on the rise of the "King of Pop".

It touches on Jackson's beginnings in the Jackson 5 and into his early solo career through the 1970s and 1980s.

USA TODAY music writer Melissa Ruggieri touched on Jaafar Jackson's performance: "His liquid dance moves – highlighted as he teaches gang members the footwork in the 'Beat It' video − and soft-spoken cadence are studied to perfection. This is not about nepotism."

When will 'Michael' be available on digital?

Jaafar Jackson speaks onstage during Lionsgate's "Michael" Los Angeles premiere at Dolby Theatre on April 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

"Michael" will be available for purchase on video-on-demand streaming services on June 9 for $24.99, according to Forbes and Newsweek. It includes:

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Per the outlet, if you wanted to rent instead, prices would be about $19.99.

USA TODAY contacted Lionsgate on June 4, but has not received a response.

When did 'Michael' premiere?

"Michael" premiered in theaters and IMAX on Friday, April 24. It earned $97 million domestically in its opening weekend. As Variety reported last month, the film now sits at more than $780 million worldwide, making it the second-highest musical biopic of all time.

Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.

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