Michael Biopic OTT Release Date — When and Where to Watch the Michael Jackson Film on Streaming

The King of Pop ruled the big screen. Now he is coming to your screen at home. After one of the most spectacular theatrical runs in Hollywood history, Michael — the biographical drama on the life of Michael Jackson — is finally heading to OTT. Starring Jaafar Jackson in his feature film debut as the King of Pop, the record-breaking blockbuster is now available for streaming, giving millions of fans who missed it in cinemas a second chance to experience the spectacle.

Where to Watch Michael — Platform by Region

Starring Jaafar Jackson in his feature film debut as the King of Pop, the blockbuster will begin streaming on JioHotstar from August 29, 2026. JioHotstar has acquired the film’s streaming rights through its Peacock Hub partnership.

The musical biopic Michael, which follows Michael Jackson’s career, will be available for streaming on Starz, beginning on August 10.

Indian viewers can access the film in both English and Hindi on the JioHotstar platform — a valid JioHotstar subscription is all that is required.

OTT Release — Key Details at a Glance

Global Streaming Breakdown

The Historic Box Office Run

Before heading to streaming, Michael delivered a once-in-a-generation theatrical performance. Released on April 24, Michael collected over $1 billion worldwide, making it one of the biggest hits of 2026.

Before Michael, Oppenheimer held the title of the highest-grossing biopic following its extraordinary success in 2023. However, the overwhelming worldwide response to Michael ultimately pushed the film past that benchmark, further proving the lasting global influence of the King of Pop decades after his peak fame.

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India Box Office Performance

In India, the movie grossed around Rs 20 crore in its 3-day opening weekend, which already makes it the biggest musical biopic in the country.

Michael has achieved worldwide collections of ₹9,050.36 crore (India Gross: ₹83.62 crore, Overseas: ₹5,580.00 crore) in gross collections and ₹71.09 crore in net collections across 51,981 shows.

India Box Office Summary

What Is the Film About?

Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, Michael follows Jackson’s rise to fame, further covering his involvement in the Jackson 5 band with his brothers in the 1960s to his ‘Bad’ tour in the late 1980s.

Sources noted that the film, initially intended to span the star’s life and have a lengthy run time, was now expected to end with Jackson leaving his family’s group The Jacksons after the release of his first solo album, 1979’s Off the Wall.

Sources tell THR that a second film, focusing on the rest of Jackson’s career, remains in development.

Film at a Glance

Full Cast

The cast includes Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Joe and Katherine Jackson; Miles Teller as attorney John Branca; Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy; Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe; Kat Graham as Diana Ross; Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson; Liv Symone as Gladys Knight; Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark; and Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones, among others.

Jaafar Jackson — The Debut That Stunned the World

Marking his feature debut is Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the lead role as the pop music icon.

His performance received widespread praise, making the biopic one of the biggest global hits of the year.

The casting decision was seen as inspired — bringing a real piece of the Jackson bloodline to a story that demanded authenticity above all else. Jaafar’s physical resemblance, combined with his instinctive feel for the music and movement, delivered a performance that audiences embraced worldwide.

The Production Journey — From Trouble to Triumph

The decision came after the principal photography wrapped in May 2024, but extensive reshoots and a lengthy initial cut required extra post-production time.

Puck reported in January that Michael‘s previously planned third act had to be retooled, due to it including a dramatisation of an individual who accused Jackson of child sexual abuse. The accuser had a past settlement with the performer’s estate stipulating that he would never be dramatised.

Footage from Michael debuted at CinemaCon, with producer King revealing that the film would include 30 songs.

Despite the turbulent journey to cinemas, the end product proved impossible to resist — for audiences, at least.

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