Netflix‘s Michael Jackson: The Verdict began streaming on Wednesday (June 3), sparking further discussion surrounding the late King of Pop’s controversial past.
The new three-part docuseries from David Herman delves into Michael Jackson‘s 2005 trial, during which he faced child molestation allegations. Though he was found not guilty, speculation still spurs around what actually took place at Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, which he abandoned following his acquittal, per People.
Michael Jackson: The Verdict is certainly not the first time that these allegations have been investigated in a documentary, or that Jackson’s life and career have been the subject of a documentary film since his passing in 2009. In 2019, HBO released Leaving Neverland, a controversial four-part docuseries that according to GQ, was ultimately removed from HBO Max following a legal battle with Jackson’s estate.
Despite the controversy, Jackson’s tremendous career and catalog still remain beloved by fans, with his life being the center of a recent biopic, Michael, starring none other than Jackson’s nephew, Jafaar Jackson, which was extremely successful at the box office.
If you’ve already finished Michael Jackson: The Verdict and are interested in learning more about the “Thriller” singer with another Michael Jackson documentary, take a look at how to stream the following Michael Jackson documentaries. And also check out DECIDER’s review of Michael Jackson: The Verdict.
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Photo: Peacock This two-part docuseries was released by A&E in 2022, delving into the child molestation allegations against Jackson and his eventual avquittal. The People vs. Michael Jackson, which features commentary from people like Larry King, is available to stream on Peacock, A&E, and Philo, and is also available to buy or rent on demand on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV.
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Photo: Tubi Fatal Addiction: Michael Jackson, which is currently available to stream on Tubi, focuses on the life and career of the pop icon. Other stars whose stories have been chronicled in the Fatal Addiction documentary franchise include Jim Morrison, Marilyn Monroe, Heath Ledger, and Amy Winehouse.
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Photo: Courtesy of Netflix This 2024 film takes a look at how music icons like Jackson, Bob Dylan, Lionel Richie, and Bruce Springsteen came together to record “We Are The World,” which raised funds for African famine relief in the ’80s. According to Netflix, where the film is streaming, Jackson and Richie led the group of dozens of stars in the recording studio.
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Photo: Everett Collection Director Kenny Ortega’s film hit theaters mere months after Jackson’s death in 2009, following the preparation for what would have been Jackson’s This is It comeback tour. Michael Jackson’s This is It is currently streaming on Tubi.
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TMZ Presents: Michael Jackson: 30 Fatal Seconds
Photo: Hulu This documentary brings never-before-seen footage to light of Jackson’s hair catching on fire while shooting an infamous 1984 commercial for Pepsi. The documentary, which premiered on Fox in February, is streaming now on Hulu.
