Michael Movie Early Review: Jaafar Jackson Starrer Gets Mixed Reaction; Netizens Call It 'Dull Story'

Michael Movie Twitter Review: The highly anticipated biopic Michael, which is about the life of music legend Michael Jackson, is set to arrive in Indian cinemas. While the global fan base is buzzing with excitement to see the pop icon's legacy explored on the big screen, early review has sparked an intense debate online.

Michael Movie Early X Reactions

Despite the anticipation, the film has faced a rocky start with critics. Currently holding a 27% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, reviewers have been quick to point out that the film relies heavily on biopic clichés. One widely shared review stated, “MICHAEL hits every biopic cliche without ever digging deeper into the man, or pulling back the curtain. Jackson is treated as a messiah, which makes for a pretty dull story. No doubt, the music is as stunning as ever, but the film doesn’t live up to it.”

critics have always been blatantly racist and ableist towards michael jackson all his life anyway, but this never stopped him from becoming the most successful artist of all time, did it? i know this time it won't be different. kiss my ass https://t.co/DC3NO8JbiB

— sab ٠࣪⭑४ (@gardensinrain) April 21, 2026

Whenever I see reviews of this movie saying "it plays too safe" or "it's sanitized" I just know they only wanted to see Michael's allegations and thats it https://t.co/51JSEKfT7g

— 🖤QuinnSpills❤️ (@QuinnSpills) April 21, 2026

I don’t know what movie y’all saw but Michael was FUCKING AWESOME like we all knew he was famous but to see it back will really piss you off when you hear those RIDICULOUS comparisons. He’s the most famous human of all time! https://t.co/lPQlqqCBS8 pic.twitter.com/HbVrpDzSCP

— FREE TAXSTONE! (@Diamy_TV) April 21, 2026

everyone suddenly clutching their pearls and somehow either surprised or mad michael is receiving those reviews? to me it’s even more surprising that y’all thought this film was going to be good 😭😭

— ً (@drivenbyfilms) April 21, 2026

However, the King of Pop’s loyal fans remain undeterred as one fan posted, “me reading all these bad MJ movie reviews knowing i’m still gonna be front and center singing my a-- off regardless.”

wow, a white establishment making it their business to on hate Michael Jackson. Boooo do something new! Same ppl who rated LN a 98%, y’all have no credibility and we’re still in that theater on Friday!!! https://t.co/kqSe468bRL

— VII (@NIYMUSE) April 21, 2026

MICHAEL ending in 1989 with the release of BAD is like ending an O.J. biopic with him winning the Heisman.

— Sean Burns (@SeanMBurns) April 21, 2026

MICHAEL hits every biopic cliche without ever digging deeper into the man, or pulling back the curtain. Jackson is treated as a messiah, which makes for a pretty dull story.

No doubt, the music is as stunning as ever, but the film doesn’t live up to it. pic.twitter.com/kSgkcCWg1s

— Daniel Howat (@howatdk) April 21, 2026

Michael Movie India Release, Cast And Plot Details

For fans in India, the wait is almost over. The film is officially scheduled to release on April 24, 2026. Tickets are already available for booking on major platforms like BookMyShow.

Also Read: When To Watch Michael Jackson’s Biopic Starring Jaafar Jackson In India?

Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, the film features Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s real-life nephew, in the lead role. The supporting cast includes Colman Domingo as the patriarch Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson and Miles Teller as attorney John Branca. The narrative follows Jackson’s journey from his childhood in the Jackson 5 through to the commercial height of the Bad era in the late 1980s.