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Michael Movie: Michael Jackson's Biopic Opens To Shocking First Reactions and Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes

By Sunit Jangir
April 21, 2026 at 9:10 PM IST
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Michael Movie: Michael Jackson's Biopic Opens To Shocking First Reactions and Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes

Mumbai, April 21 - The long-awaited biographical drama Michael, chronicling the life of global pop icon Michael Jackson, has taken a surprisingly rough start at the hands of critics. Despite massive anticipation and the cultural weight attached to Jackson's legacy, the film has debuted with a disappointing 27% score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 52 reviews.

Scheduled to release on April 24, the low rating has come as a shock for a project that was widely expected to dominate both critically and commercially, given the enduring popularity and global influence of its subject. While it is still expected to rule the box office, critics seem to have mixed reactions to it.

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