Michael, The biopic about pop icon Michael Jackson has ruled the theatres and now you get another shot to watch the film. The film basically made history, because it became the highest-grossing biographical film worldwide, racking up a lifetime box office haul of $1.01 billion. Even though critics handed out mixed reviews the movie still turned into a huge commercial hit thanks to solid word of mouth, from regular viewers.
Blockbuster Biopic Michael Gets OTT Release
The blockbuster biographical drama will land on JioHotstar on August 29, with English and Hindi audio versions available.
Michael Jackson is portrayed by his nephew Jaafar Jackson and honestly, his performance got wide praise. The story tracks the legendary singer’s path, from his early days alongside the Jackson 5 in the 1960s, to the start of his own, iconic solo career.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the biopic comes with a star driven lineup. With star cast Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, and Miles Teller, in key roles.
Now, while the movie is also available on Prime Video on a rental basis, JioHotstar subscribers won’t have to pay extra. They can watch Michael after the streaming premiere.
With its grand canvas and its careful spotlight on one of the world’s most influential music legends, Michael is expected to pull in even more people during its OTT rollout.