The King of Pop is finally made available in India. Michael is the much-anticipated biographical film based on Michael Jackson's life; the big, big movie is now available online. And so is Michael, a movie of great success worldwide, which has been released in India.
Where to watch Michael in India?
According to reports, Michael premiered digitally on June 9, 2026, in India and is only available on BookMyShow Stream. Unlike subscription-based OTT releases, the film is now available from the movie through a transactional video on demand (TVOD) format, where the viewer can rent or buy the movie digitally.
In the rental option, once users start to watch it after starting playback, they get to see the film on the rental system; the user will have a limited duration of playback after starting playback, and those who buy the film can permanently add it to their digital library. This release strategy puts the movie in front of them early in the release cycle for fans to have a very limited viewing time for the blockbuster and get a chance to watch it before a subscription streaming service when it is released on a subscription streaming platform.
Jaafar Jackson impresses as Michael Jackson.
The film also has one of the biggest talking points surrounding it: Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of Michael Jackson. His portrayal of the pop superstar received rave reviews from critics and fans alike, but also from the fans who have witnessed all the dance, stage presence and mannerisms of Jackson’s performance.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, the film depicts Michael Jackson’s extraordinary rise from his early days with the Jackson 5 to becoming one of the most celebrated music artists in history. The film features many of his most iconic performances and explores the milestones that shaped his legendary career.
A Global Box Office Phenomenon
The biopic has been one of the biggest Hollywood successes of the year. Michael has earned over $850 million worldwide, making it one of the biggest music biopics. The movie has attracted audiences throughout the world and revived interest in Michael Jackson’s music and legacy.
Will Michael stream on subscription OTT platforms?
Although the movie is only available in digital rental and purchase services for streaming, it will eventually be available on major streaming platforms, industry reports say. There are reports that Amazon Prime Video may become the film's subscription streaming home in 2026, but the actual announcement has not yet been made.
For now, fans looking to watch the life story of the King of Pop can rent or buy Michael, and witness Jaafar Jackson’s strong performance in one of the most talked-about biopics of recent years. The film is rich in music and emotion, and nostalgic to Michael Jackson’s greatest moments, and an excellent first movie for the music fan and movie enthusiast.
