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Michael has finally landed on a streaming service. Here’s where to stream the blockbuster biopic
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August 11, 2026
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Michael was one of the biggest movies of the year, and now the biopic has become available to stream at home (without paying for a digital rental).
At a Glance: Where to Stream Michael Online
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The film stars Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar, as the King of Pop during his rise to fame, culminating in Jackson’s 1988 Bad World Tour. After Michael’s release in April, it went on to become one of the year’s biggest films (so far), and the first biopic to gross more than $1 billion at the global box office.
If you’ve been waiting to watch the biopic at home — or you’re looking to revisit the story after seeing it in theaters — read on. Ahead is a quick guide on where to stream Michael, including ways to watch Michael for free online.
Want to own Michael? Find out where to pick up a Blu-ray or DVD copy here.
Where to Stream Michael Biopic Online for Free
Michael is streaming exclusively on STARZ. The service doesn’t offer a free trial directly, but you can get a free trial to STARZ through DirecTV’s Premier package or Prime Video.
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Stream Michael for free by getting a five-day free trial to DirecTV’s Premier package.
DirecTV offers STARZ as part of its top-tier Premier plan, which also includes HBO Max, ESPN Unlimited, Paramount+, Disney+, and Hulu at no additional cost. Plus, you get access to more than 185 live-TV channels, including all major sports, entertainment, and regional sports networks. The Premier plan starts with a five-day free trial that you can use to watch Michael for free on STARZ during the window. After the trial ends, DirecTV Premier costs $129.99 for your first month and $169.99 a month after that.
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Stream Michael for free by getting a seven-day free trial to STARZ through Amazon Prime Video.
Another way to watch Michael for free is to get a STARZ free trial through Amazon Prime Video. If you add STARZ to your existing Prime account, you’ll get a seven-day free trial before paying. After the trial ends, STARZ on Prime Video costs $11.99 a month.
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If you don’t want to use one of the free trial hacks above, sign up for STARZ directly here to stream Michael online.
Even though you’ll have to pay to sign up for STARZ, there is some good news: The streaming service is running a 50% off deal right now, offering new subscribers their first three months at just $5.99 per month. After those three months are up, the price increases to its normal rate of $11.99 a month.
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