'Michael' Is Now Streaming — How to Watch the Michael Jackson Biopic From Home
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Just months after its blockbuster theatrical debut, the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic *Michael* is officially available to stream for at-home audiences around the world. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Antoine Fuqua, the film stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew, in the lead role, a casting choice that has earned near-universal praise from fans and critics alike for its authenticity.
For viewers in the United States, *Michael* is streaming exclusively on Paramount+, with no additional premium on-demand fee required for all active subscribers. The platform supports streaming across all major devices, including smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and web browsers, with options for 4K ultra HD and Dolby Atmos audio for viewers who want to replicate the theatrical experience from their living rooms. For audiences in the United Kingdom and across the EU, the film is available on Sky Cinema and the NOW streaming service, while Australian viewers can access it via Binge. Local release dates for additional regions, including parts of Asia, Africa, and Latin America, are scheduled to roll out over the next four weeks, with official announcements to be posted on the film’s official social media channels.
The two-and-a-half-hour biopic spans nearly 40 years of Michael Jackson’s life, starting with his childhood rise to fame as the lead singer of the Jackson 5, through his record-breaking solo career that earned him the title of the King of Pop, to the high-profile personal and legal challenges he faced in his later years. Fuqua and the film’s production team have noted that they worked closely with the Jackson estate to balance unflinching honesty about the complexities of Jackson’s life with reverence for his groundbreaking contributions to music, dance, and pop culture. Early viewing data shows that the performance sequences, including shot-for-shot recreations of Jackson’s iconic *Thriller* music video and 1993 Super Bowl halftime show, are the most rewatched segments of the film so far.
If you are located in a region where *Michael* is not yet available for streaming, you can access the film by using a compliant virtual private network (VPN) to connect to a server in a supported region, then sign up for a free trial or paid subscription to the relevant streaming platform. Pirated copies of the film are not recommended, as they often feature distorted audio and low video quality and put users at risk of malware and data breaches.
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Finally! I’ve been waiting for this to drop on streaming ever since I missed the theatrical run last month. Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of Michael is so eerily accurate—you can tell he put months of work into nailing his dance moves and soft-spoken mannerisms. I already have my watch party planned with my fellow MJ fan group this weekend, complete with *Thriller* themed snacks!
As a parent who grew up listening to Michael Jackson’s music with my own parents, I love that I can now stream this for my kids at home. It does a great job balancing the highlights of his groundbreaking career with the more complicated parts of his life, so it’s a really good conversation starter for us about fame, artistry, and treating public figures with nuance.
For anyone on the fence about watching this: it’s far more nuanced than I expected. Antoine Fuqua didn’t shy away from the contentious parts of Jackson’s story, but he also centered the magic that made him the King of Pop for generations. Streaming it at home also means you can pause to rewatch all the iconic performance recreations whenever you want, which is a huge plus.
Does anyone know if this will be coming to Netflix in Southeast Asia soon? I’ve been checking daily for a local release date, and I don’t want to have to use a VPN if I don’t have to. The 10-second clip I saw of the *Bad* tour recreation alone makes me want to watch the whole thing immediately.