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Michael Jackson biopic makes impressive box-office start

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The Independent UK

Michael set for second biggest box office opening weekend of 2026

The controversial biopic is projected to make between $90 million and $100 million this weekend

The Independent UK

Michael Jackson biopic ‘definitely’ at the centre of talks for a sequel

According to the actress who plays Liza Minnelli in the project, the Michael Jackson biopic is “definitely” at the centre of talks for a sequel.

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Critics Are Down On The Michael Jackson Biopic, But Audiences Are REALLY Disagreeing

If you liked the movie, you are not alone.

Cinemablend

How Michael Jackson became impossible to cancel

IN FOCUS: Despite dreadful reviews, the Michael Jackson biopic has been an enormous box office success. It proves, once and for all, that many are willing to overlook, or outright deny, the sex abuse allegations made against Jackson during his lifetime, writes Adam White

The Independent UK

From Michael to Back to Black, many authorised music biopics are becoming bland propaganda. Fans deserve more

Swerving the child abuse allegations, the new Michael Jackson film is yet another revisionist music movie in a long line. We know what’s in it for their subjects. What about the viewers?

The Guardian - UK

Leaving Neverland director blasts Michael Jackson biopic over abuse claims

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Leaving Neverland director says Michael Jackson was ‘worse than Jeffrey Epstein’ as fans rush to see new biopic

Dan Reed’s 2019 documentary exposed graphic allegations of child sex abuse against the late pop icon

The Independent UK

Cinemagoers defy dire Michael reviews as audiences lap up new biopic

Critics have lambasted the film for ‘whitewashing’ Jackson’s controversial life

The Independent UK

Controversial Michael Jackson film cuts scenes amid legal and family rows

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One Thing I Didn’t Realize Jaafar Jackson Had In Common With His Uncle Michael That Helped Him Prepare For The Biopic

He was born to play Michael.

Cinemablend

Everything you need to know about the Michael Jackson biopic

Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic, has hit cinemas in the UK. So what’s it all about?

Evening Standard

“Diabolical Tagline”: New ‘Scary Movie’ Poster Sparks Heated Debate Among Fans

The viral Scary Movie 6 poster is sparking outrage with its bold parody that has fans fiercely divided.

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Scary Movie 6 Teases Michael Jackson Parody With Controversial Tagline 'Touching Fans Everywhere'

Scary Movie 6's teaser poster, featuring a Michael Jackson parody, has sparked controversy due to its tagline 'Touching fans everywhere,' referencing past allegations against the singer.

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Michael Jackson Brought Afrodescendants Across the Americas Together in 'They Don't Care About Us.' Now His Latino Nephew Picks Up the Torch in MICHAEL

Thirty years ago, Michael Jackson and Spike Lee made one of the riskiest and most unforgettable videos of the 1990s. They took They Don't Care About Us, one of Jackson's angriest, most confrontational songs, and filmed it in Brazil amid official outrage, legal battles, and long-running reports that the crew…

The Independent UK

Michael Jackson’s nephew responds to negative coverage of biopic

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'There's a possibility of there being a part two': Colman Domingo hints at Michael sequel

Michael star Colman Domingo has suggested that the child sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson could be addressed in a potential sequel to the new biopic.

The Independent UK

Michael Jackson’s nephew says critics will ‘eat crow’ as biopic opens to poor reviews

Forthcoming biopic on late pop singer has 36 per cent critic approval on Rotten Tomatoes

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All The Mess Surrounding The Michael Jackson Biopic: Family Feuds To Axing Child Abuse Allegations

Michael debuted with a measly 26% Rotten Tomatoes score but the chaos surrounding the film ranks at 1000%.

Cinemablend

Michael Jackson's Nephew Called Out The Media's Coverage Of The ‘Thriller’ Singer In New Post: ‘You Don't Get To Control The Narrative’

He didn't hold back his thoughts.

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“Depth Of A Wikipedia Article”: Michael Jackson Biopic Earns Negative Reviews, Here Are The Most Brutal

Critics tear apart the Michael Jackson biopic. Here are some of the most brutal takes.

Euronews

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Michael' - It's bad. It's really, really bad

The King of Pop is back... And whatever you think of him, you’ll wish he wasn’t.

BANG Premier

How did Michael director Antoine Fuqua realise that Jaafar Jackson was the right actor to play the King of Pop?

Michael director Antoine Fuqua instantly realised that Jaafar Jackson was capable of playing his uncle in the biopic about the late King of Pop.

The Independent UK

‘Depressing’ Michael Jackson biopic slammed by critics for sanitising King of Pop’s life

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The Independent UK

Why is Michael Jackson so creepy in his new biopic?

COMMENT: By scrubbing the Michael Jackson story of its darker context – from his allegations of violent abuse by his father to his early encounters with sex – the controversial new biopic instead renders Jackson a strange, eerie kook. It’s an ironic result for an overly sanitised movie designed to…

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