Lionsgate has announced the home‑entertainment release of MICHAEL, the cinematic portrait of the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, arriving on Premium Digital and Premium Video on Demand June 9, 2026, followed by DVD, Blu‑ray™, 4K UHD, and multiple Collector’s Editions on July 14.
Starring Jaafar Jackson in his film debut as the King of Pop, the global box‑office hit has earned $852.4 million worldwide as of June 1, 2026, and holds a 97% Popcornmeter score.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, MICHAEL explores the artist’s life beyond the music—tracing his rise from the discovery of his extraordinary talent with The Jackson 5 to his evolution into one of the most influential entertainers in history.
The film highlights both his off‑stage life and iconic early solo performances, giving audiences a front‑row seat to the moments that shaped his artistic ambition, personal challenges, and global impact.
PREMIUM DIGITAL RELEASE — JUNE 9
Beginning June 9, MICHAEL will be available to:
- Rent via Premium Video on Demand (48‑hour window)
- Buy via Premium Electronic Sell‑Thru
Participating platforms include Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google TV, YouTube, and more.
Lionsgate also confirmed that MICHAEL will be part of its initial rollout on Movies Anywhere™, expanding access for digital collectors.
PHYSICAL RELEASE — JULY 14
Standard Editions
- 4K UHD (+ Blu‑ray + Digital)
- Blu‑ray™ (+ Digital)
- DVD
Exclusive & Collector’s Editions
- 4K UHD SteelBook® (Amazon Exclusive)
- 4K UHD SteelBook® (Walmart Exclusive)
- 4K UHD Collector’s Edition
- Includes a 50‑page photo booklet (Lionsgate Limited)
SPECIAL FEATURES
(4K UHD & Blu‑ray only; not on DVD)
- Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough: The Making of Michael
- Home Is Where His Heart Is: Behind the Gates of Hayvenhurst
- In the Mirror: Becoming Michael & Joe Time‑lapses
- In the Mirror: “Billie Jean” Time‑lapse
- In the Mirror: “Thriller” Zombie Time‑lapse
- In the Mirror: “Off the Wall” Time‑lapse
- In the Mirror: Joe Jackson Time‑lapse
- First Look
- Becoming Michael
- Before the Big Screen
- On the Set of Michael
- Trailers
CAST
- Jaafar Jackson — Film Debut
- Nia Long — Friday, Boyz n the Hood
- Juliano Valdi — TV’s The Loud House
- KeiLyn Durrel Jones — TV’s How to Die Alone
- Laura Harrier — White Men Can’t Jump, BlacKkKlansman
- Miles Teller — Top Gun: Maverick, Whiplash
- Colman Domingo — Sing Sing, Selma