Ready to see 'Michael'? Here's all the details for moviegoers
Taylor ArdreyShamone! "Michael," directed by Antoine Fuqua, officially debuts in theaters in exactly one week.
Starring Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, the film takes fans on a journey of the rise of the pop star, widely considered one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
It touches on Jackson's beginnings in the Jackson 5 and into his early solo career through the 1970s and 1980s.Here's what we know about “Michael,” including release date, where to get tickets, and more.
When does ‘Michael’ premiere?
“Michael” premieres in theaters and IMAX in one week, on Friday, April 24. It’s rated PG-13 and has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes.
How to watch the ‘Michael’ biopic
You can catch "Michael" at a theater near you. Tickets are available to purchase on Fandango, IMAX, Regal Movies, AMC Theaters, and Alamo Drafthouse websites, among other venues.Some theaters are offering limited advance screenings on April 22.
‘Michael’ themed merch
Cinemark unleashed its Michael fedora hat popcorn bucket for $24.95. However, it is currently sold out online. Resellers are already listing them for double the price on marketplace sites like eBay.
In addition to the black hat, earlier this month, Cinemark announced the release of traditional-style popcorn buckets in different sizes featuring Jackson, as well as tumbler cups with straws, in theaters.
At AMC theaters, fans can snag a Michael Jackson commemorative blanket showing the King of Pop in one of his iconic poses. The item, available starting April 22, comes with popcorn and a large drink.
‘Michael’ Trailer
'Michael’ Cast
- Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson
- Nia Long as Katherine Jackson
- Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson
- Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones
- Kat Graham as Diana Ross
- Juliano Valdi as young Michael Jackson
- Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy
- KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Bill Bray
- Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe
- Miles Teller as John Branca
Contributing: Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY
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