Following its first weekend of release, the film launched with $97 million in the US and $217 million globally, breaking the box office record for a musical biopic – which had previously been held by Bohemian Rhapsody.
With a decision yet to be made on whether there will be a follow-up to the movie, exploring Michael's later life, there are a number of documentaries available to watch that chart much of the singer's life, including the allegations made against him in the late '90s and early 2000s.
If you're looking to watch more about Michael Jackson, these are five documentaries to tune into.
Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson
Where to watch: Channel 4
The Jackson estate responded to the original documentary, calling it "the kind of tabloid character assassination Michael Jackson endured in life, and now in death".
The 2019 film is currently unavailable to stream in the US, after the Jackson estate sued HBO, claiming the film went against a non-disparagement clause in a 1992 contract between the singer and HBO over the rights to Michael Jackson in Concert in Bucharest: The Dangerous Tour.
In 2024, a settlement was reached between the estate and HBO, with a spokesperson for the network telling The New York Times: "It was resolved amicably."
Louis, Martin & Michael
Where to watch: BBC iPlayer
Finding himself on the same hotel floor as Michael Jackson during a visit to the UK and a trip to Las Vegas that saw Theroux interview Joe Jackson in bizarre conditions to speaking with Jackson's friend Uri Geller who arranged an interview with Martin Bashir and Jackson that ultimately became Living with Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy
Where to watch: BBC iPlayer
It tracks early beginnings in the Jackson 5, to allegations of abuse, to his death in 2009 while planning a comeback.
The documentary features contributions from major figures in Jackson's life, including his sister La Toya Jackson, singer Dionne Warwick, his manager Dieter Wiesner, bodyguard Bill Whitfield, family attorney Brian Oxman and prosecutor Ron Zonen.
Michael Jackson: The Trial
Where to watch: Channel 4
People v Jackson was a 2005 criminal trial. Jackson had been charged with molesting 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo at his Neverland Ranch. Jackson denied all accusations and was acquitted on all counts.
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Where to watch: YouTube
This period of Jackson's life is explored in the biopic, with this documentary likely to feature further context behind his rise to fame.
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