Unpopular Opinion: Why 'Michael' Is Dominating Charts Globally - The Critics Collective

Is Michael Jackson still the undisputed King of Pop? From the massive success of the Michael movie in Japan to a new generation of kids discovering his music, the MJ legacy is stronger than ever. In this video, we explore why Michael Jackson is trending globally and what the future holds for his cinematic legacy. 🚀 In this episode of the Critic Collective, we look at the international reception of the Michael movie, which has already hit the number one spot multiple times in Japan. This success is catapulting classic albums back onto the charts and positioning the film to potentially become the biggest music biopic of all time. We also tackle the recent Netflix documentary that has sparked a lot of debate among content creators and fans alike for its portrayal of the star and its lack of concrete evidence compared to other high profile documentaries. 🌟 Beyond the headlines, there is a fascinating cultural shift happening. I share a personal look at how the younger generation, including my own daughter, is discovering Michael Jackson music videos and history through their own lenses. Whether it is Thriller, Ghosts, or Billie Jean, the magic is still capturing hearts decades later. It is amazing to see how the music survives and thrives through new technology and streaming platforms. Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: John Logan Stars: Jaafar Jackson; Nia Long; Colman Domingo; Kat Graham; Miles Teller; Juliano Valdi Release Date: April 24, 2026 (USA) Rated: PG-13 Run Time: 2hr 7m Budget: 155 million USD Distributed By: Lionsgate (US) / Universal Pictures (INT) / Kino Films (Japan) Chapters: 0:00 Intro and the World Cup segue 1:15 Michael Jackson taking over Japan 2:45 Biopics and Netflix documentary backlash 4:15 Streaming release and digital availability 5:10 The new generation discovering the King of Pop 7:00 Final thoughts and wrap up What do you think about the new Michael movie and the way the younger generation is reacting to his music? Drop a comment below and share your thoughts. If you enjoyed this deep dive, make sure to hit the subscribe button and join the Critic Collective community for more pop culture reviews and discussions. #michaeljackson #kingofpop #michaelmovie #popculture #Biopic #creativecollective #unpopularopinion Want to build a creator setup like ours? I use Keychron. Hit the link to support the channel. https://www.keychron.com/?ref=TheDadP... 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? StreamYard makes it easy! https://streamyard.com/?fpr=thecritic... The Critics Collective... Iris, Ron "The Dad Panther", Mayte, Brandon V. Fletcher, Lolo, Big J, Cory Marcus, Keenan 2 Much, The Not So Super Fan & Legacy Lingo #thecriticscollective #CriticsCollective #moviereview #moviereviews #filmcriticisms #jointhecollective #letterboxd Subscribe | Thumbs up | Enable ALL push notifications 🔔 Grab your drinks, snacks and popcorn and follow ... Iris /   / iris_criticscollective   Mayte /   / mayt0sis   Brandon /   / branflake30   Cory / ⁨  / corymarcusfilms   ⁩ Keenan 2 Much   / keenan2much   The Not So Super Fan /   / manno_bluemarvel   The Dad Panther /   / thedadpanther   Legacy Lingo / ⁨  / legacy_lingo   1K+ Episodes Available on The Critics Collective    • GOAT (2026): The Animated Sports Film You ...      • Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin I - Blue-Ey...      • Scream 7 (2026): The Worst Writing In The ...      • Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026): Bla...      • Heated Rivalry (2025): Why This Is 2026’s ...      • 100 Meters (2025): Netflix's Must-Watch An...      • The RIP (2026): Why The Rip Left Critics D...   Outro Song: No Reason Why created by Oran Loyfer Creator Pro License Number 5g5C96 to Eddie Lingo Jr granted by Artlist Ltd. (hereinafter: "Artlist") artlist.io #CinematicTrends #FilmTVNews #PopCulture #StreamingServices #FilmHistory #FilmLovers #MovieBuffs #Cinephiles #MovieCommunity #ViewerQuestions #MovieNews #CinematicDiscussions #MediaCommentary #FilmRecommendations #Movies #FilmReviews #ClassicMovies #Nostalgia #FilmAnalysis #wrestling #wwe #aew #tna #TheCriticsCollective #CriticsCollective #thedadpanther #movielingo #uk #canada #southafrica #india #mexico