Following a dominant 46-day theatrical run, Lionsgate is officially bringing its highly anticipated Michael biopic to premium digital streaming. Antoine Fuqua’s film about the late Michael Jackson debuts on Premium Video on Demand this Tuesday, June 9. Audiences can rent the feature for a 48-hour viewing window at $19.99 or purchase it digitally for $24.99 across platforms including Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and YouTube Movies & TV.
The digital rollout arrives right as the project closes in on a major cinematic milestone. The film recently pushed past $850 million at the global box office, according to a detailed report outlining the upcoming home release. Trade analysts confirm the feature is actively chasing the all-time record for the highest-grossing musical biopic in history. That crown currently belongs to the 2018 Freddie Mercury project Bohemian Rhapsody, which pulled in $910.8 million worldwide.
Both Michael and Bohemian Rhapsody share the exact same producer in Oscar-winner Graham King. The PG-13 film stars Jaafar Jackson taking on the role of his uncle. The main ensemble also features Colman Domingo playing Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, and Miles Teller as John Branca.
Collectors holding out for physical media will see the disc editions launch on July 14. The 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD physical releases pack in over 60 minutes of extra material. The studio confirmed these bonus features include time-lapse footage of the actor’s makeup transformations, a guided tour through the Hayvenhurst family estate, and a behind-the-scenes documentary titled “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.”