Jackson Family Celebrates Michael Biopic's 94% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes Amid Critical Backlash

The Jackson family is celebrating the Michael Jackson biopic’s strong reception from audiences, even as critics have panned the film. The movie reached a 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, earning the label “verified hot” on the review-aggregation site.

TJ Jackson, son of The Jackson 5 member Tito Jackson, took to X (formerly Twitter) on April 23, 2026, to praise the film’s success. He wrote:

“Don’t ever listen to ‘professional’ critics when it comes to my family. Ever.”

In a follow-up post, TJ Jackson congratulated the entire production team, saying:

“Congrats to the entire ‘Michael’ team. You all did an amazing job. From the production team to the actors to the staffers, they all did their thing. Take a bow y’all. This is well deserved.”

TJ Jackson’s brother, Taj Jackson, also shared his support for the biopic, emphasizing its emotional resonance. He posted on X:

The ‘Michael’ movie is clearly bringing people together and leaving them feeling joy and happiness. That sounds exactly like my uncle Michael… Michael Jackson never gave the world what it thinks it wants, he gave the world what it truly needs. ‘Shine Your Light Michael.’

Taj Jackson further argued that the public—not the media—should control the narrative about Michael Jackson. On April 22, 2026, he stated:

The public gets to watch this movie… they will decide for themselves. And you can’t handle that.

The biopic, written by John Logan, focuses on Michael Jackson’s life and career, appealing to his vast fanbase. However, it avoids addressing the child abuse allegations made against the singer later in life. Critics like William Bibbiani of TheWrap have criticized the film, calling it a frustrating biopic that feels more like PR than a genuine portrayal of the artist.