{
  "id": 14272097,
  "title": "A ‘Spectacle’ Is Coming: Michael Jackson’s Iconic Super Bowl Performance Is Getting a Documentary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/a-spectacle-is-coming-michael-jacksons-iconic-super-bowl-performance",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T18:53:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/michael-jackson-super-bowl-half-time-show-documentary-trailer-1236359911/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A documentary is in the works to delve into the legendary Super Bowl halftime performance by pop icon Michael Jackson. The feature-length film, titled Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl, is set to premiere on Hulu and ESPN in February 2027. Directed by Bao Nguyen, the movie will unveil the behind-the-scenes creation of Jackson's groundbreaking 1993 show, which aired during Super Bowl XXVII on January 31, 1993. The documentary will also include never-before-seen footage of the King of Pop and his team, offering fans a fresh look at a performance that revolutionized the halftime show. The teaser for the documentary reveals footage of Jackson standing tall in his iconic military-inspired attire as fans chant his name at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Jackson's performance was a significant milestone, as it transformed the halftime stage into a platform for showcasing top talents in the music industry. Prior to this momentous appearance, Jackson had already amassed 13 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including hits like \"Billie Jean,\" \"Beat It,\" and \"Black or White.\" His Thriller album, released in 1982, remained at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for an astonishing 37 consecutive weeks, further solidifying his status as a pop music giant.",
  "summary": "The film will include never-before-seen footage of the King of Pop before the performance.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}