Yesterday, social media was buzzing with excitement as many fans claimed that “Moonwalker” had landed on Netflix. However, when others rushed to check the platform, they were left confused, the iconic 80s movie was nowhere to be found, no matter which country they were streaming from.
So what’s going on?
Well, the short answer is: it’s not there… yet!
Netflix Now Holds the Rights
As we know, Netflix has secured rights from Warner Bros., which controls the distribution of the 1988 cult classic Moonwalker starring Michael Jackson.
With such a massive global platform to manage, Netflix teams regularly prepare upcoming titles behind the scenes before they officially go live. That includes creating landing pages, uploading metadata, and scheduling release dates tailored to different regions.
And yes — Moonwalker is indeed on its way.
Why Some Fans Can See It (And Others Can’t)
Some countries are already displaying an “upcoming” page for the film, while others are not. For example, fans in Australia have reported seeing early signs of the title appearing on their Netflix interface.

This staggered visibility is not unusual. Depending on your country and the planned release date in your region, the page may appear sooner or remain hidden until closer to launch.
Perfect Timing
With April just around the corner, it’s no surprise that Netflix is preparing to capitalize on the renewed global buzz surrounding Michael Jackson. Interest in his legacy continues to surge, especially with the highly anticipated biopic Michael generating headlines.
Bringing Moonwalker to streaming now would be a strategic move, allowing longtime fans and new audiences alike to rediscover the film on one of the world’s biggest platforms.
More MJ Titles to Follow?
If Moonwalker is making its way back to streaming, other titles could follow. Fans are already speculating that This Is It may soon reappear on major platforms as well.
For now, patience is key. Depending on your location, Moonwalker should be lighting up your Netflix screen very soon.
Stay tuned and keep checking your “Coming Soon” section.






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Except Netflix aren’t acquiring Warner Bros, the deal fell through.