- LaToya Jackson Says Sister Janet ‘Kindly Declined’ to Be Portrayed in ‘Michael’: ‘I Wish Everybody Was in the Movie’ Variety —
- 'Michael' Moonwalks Into Hollywood to Much Fanfare Vanity Fair —
- ‘Michael’ Team on Jackson Family’s Involvement in Biopic and Choosing to Tell an “Uplifting Story of His Triumph” Amid “Complicated Opinions” Around Star The Hollywood Reporter —
- ‘Michael’: What The Critics Are Saying About The Michael Jackson Biopic Deadline —
- Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say BBC News —
- ‘Michael’ Review: The Thrill Is Not Gone, as a Surprisingly Effective Middle-of-the-Road Biopic Conducts Michael Jackson’s Electricity Variety —
- 'Michael' review: Resurrecting the King of Pop, sans complications AP News —
- Michael movie review: Michael Jackson biopic features all the hits, none of the controversy South China Morning Post —
- Movie review: Michael Jackson biopic offers little insight UPI —
- Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ is a stilted waxwork of a movie Financial Times —
Michael Jackson Biopic Premiere
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film has drawn mixed reactions from critics, with some praising its uplifting narrative and others labeling it a 'whitewash.' The biopic focuses on Jackson's early career and personal journey but notably avoids the more controversial allegations that defined his later years.
Family members, including Michael's son Prince and sister La Toya, expressed their support for the project at the Dolby Theatre.
The movie is set for a global theatrical release this weekend, with high expectations for its box office performance.