{
  "id": 492568,
  "title": "'Michael' makes its exclusive streaming debut on Starz today — here's how to watch it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/michael-makes-its-exclusive-streaming-debut-on-starz-today-heres-how",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T18:26:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/movies/michael-makes-its-exclusive-streaming-debut-on-starz-today-heres-how-to-watch-it"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michael Jackson's controversial biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, has made its exclusive streaming debut on Starz today. The highest-grossing music biopic of all time, the film stars Jaafar Jackson as the American pop star and chronicles his journey from the Jackson 5 to the Bad tour. With a 97% approval rating from moviegoers on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has outperformed expectations. Michael first hit theaters on April 24, with PVOD releases following on June 9. Now streaming exclusively on Starz since August 10, viewers can catch it on their app or web portal. The film's swift transition to streaming, just three months after its theatrical run, is a pleasant surprise, given Lionsgate's usual five-month release timeline. While Starz subscribers can access ad-free programming for $7.99 per month or $74.99 per year, the movie's eventual streaming debut on Prime Video is expected soon, thanks to Lionsgate's new deal with the platform.",
  "summary": "Looking to watch 'Michael' at home? Antoine Fuqua's hit Michael Jackson biopic just landed on streaming, and here's how to watch it.",
  "key_points": [
    "Michael Jackson biopic premieres exclusively on Starz today",
    "Jaafar Jackson stars as the pop star, chronicles his journey",
    "Film outperforms expectations with 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}