By Yash Singh
Michael is a biographical film on the life of pop legend Michael Jackson. It’s directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan. The film was released theatrically on April 24, 2026, and met with mixed critical response. Despite that, according to USA Today, the film has become a box-office success.
It’s worth exploring how much of the film sticks to the facts. So let’s explore that.
Michael’s Pet Chimpanzee
In Michael, we are shown that the Beat It singer owned a chimpanzee as a pet. He named the animal Bubble. As per People, this is factual as Michael did own a chimpanzee who is still alive and is 43 years old. The makers opted to use CGI instead of a real chimp, as reported by Variety.
Michael Jackson had a pet chimpanzee named Bubbles, and he is still alive today at 43 years old. pic.twitter.com/SRuWa2QgLP
— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) April 26, 2026
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Michael’s Relationship With His Father Joe
Michael showcases the singer’s strained relationship with his father, Joe Jackson. The latter was the family’s patriarch and his manager. While Joe encouraged his children to follow their passion, he also made them go through grueling rehearsals. As per EW, the singer had also opened up about getting beaten by his father. Joe passed away on June 27, 2018.
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