Michael (2026) still attracts a lot of viewers to the cinemas. The biopic about the King of Pop is well attended and brings in a lot of money, but also receives criticism from critics. Netflix shows a different side of Michael Jackson with the new documentary Michael Jackson: The Verdict (2026– ).
Michael at the cinema
Michael Jackson fans are extremely excited about it Michaelthe biopic of Antoine Fuqua that is currently still in theaters. The biographical drama film receives a lot of praise from enthusiasts, but can also count on criticism from journalists. According to critics, the dark side of the King of Pop remains rather underexposed. Let Netflix have the solution for that!
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The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life outside of music, following his journey from discovering his extraordinary talent as the frontman of the Jackson Five to becoming the visionary artist whose creative ambition determined him to become the world’s greatest entertainer.
Child abuse
Netflix hops on the trend surrounding Michael Jackson and decides to give viewers what they are asking for: the controversy surrounding the iconic singer. The child abuse allegations, the intense investigation, Jackson’s arrest and the subsequent media trial; it was all already discussed in Leaving Neverland, but will now also be the subject in Michael Jackson: The Verdict.
Key figures tell their story
In this three-part Netflix documentary, key figures from this case have their say. They talk about their experiences with the singer and pop icon Michael Jackson and look back on their role in the trial in which the King of Pop was tried for child abuse. Michael Jackson: The Verdict can be seen on Netflix from today.
Controversial
The documentary is already causing a lot of controversy. Fans of the singer have been siding with Michael for years and have therefore spoken out about such documentaries or articles. Under the trailer of Michael Jackson: The Verdict There are already many criticisms to be read. “It’s been seventeen years. Let him rest!”, writes one viewer, for example. “Netflix, you can’t change our minds. He is and forever will be innocent.”
