The Michael Jackson musical biopic “Michael” is set to debut on streaming via STARZ on August 10, following a record-setting theatrical run. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, stars Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop and covers major stages of Jackson’s career. After its release on April 24, “Michael” reaches more than $1 billion in worldwide box office revenue, with sources describing it as one of 2026’s biggest films and the highest-grossing movie for Lionsgate. Deadline also notes that the movie’s move to streaming/linear comes after a 108-day theatrical window. In reporting on box office performance, outlets cite domestic opening figures and worldwide totals, including $217 million worldwide at one point, and highlight its status as a standout musical biopic. The STARZ release date means the film becomes available for streaming and related linear distribution shortly after its theatrical engagement ends.
‘Michael’ musical biopic streams on STARZ starting Aug. 10 after $1B box office run
The Michael Jackson musical biopic “Michael” is set to debut on streaming via STARZ on August 10, following a record-setting theatrical run. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Log...
- “Michael” begins streaming on STARZ on Aug. 10.
- The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan.
- Jaafar Jackson plays Michael Jackson in the biopic.
- The movie’s box office run tops $1 billion worldwide, according to reports.
- The film transitions to streaming/linear after a 108-day theatrical window.
Lionsgate’s highest grossing movie ever, the $1 billion-plus Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, will stream on Starz beginning Aug. 10. Michael arrives to streaming/linear after a very lengthy 108 day theatrical window after opening to $97.2M domestic, and $217M worldwide, the best ever for a musical biopic. The Antoine Fuqua directed, John Logan written, Graham King […]
2 hours agoThe King of Pop is headed to streaming. “Michael,” the musical biopic that follows Michael Jackson’s career, will begin streaming on Starz on Aug. 10. Released on April 24, “Michael” grossed more than $1 billion worldwide, making it one of the biggest hits of 2026. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, “Michael” […]
3 hours agoThe Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, is coming soon to streaming video on demand as the film continues its record-breaking run at the worldwide box office.
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