Michael Jackson fans and collectors will soon have another physical edition of Michael to add to their collections.
Universal is set to release the Michael Steelbook Icon Edition, a premium 4K UHD release of Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, featuring exclusive packaging and a selection of physical collector extras.
Scheduled for release on November 23, 2026, the Steelbook Icon Edition looks set to be one of the more substantial physical editions of Michael, combining the 4K UHD movie with a rigid slipcase, Steelbook packaging and additional memorabilia.
What’s Inside?
The Michael Steelbook Icon Edition includes:
- Rigid slipcase
- Steelbook
- 20-page booklet
- Double-sided poster
- Art cards
For collectors, the combination of the Steelbook, poster, booklet and art cards makes this more than a standard home-video release and gives fans plenty of physical material to keep alongside the film.
Bonus Features
The two-disc release also includes a selection of behind-the-scenes and making-of features, offering fans a closer look at the production of Michael.
The bonus content includes:
Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough: The Making of MICHAEL
A look behind the making of the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic.
Home is Where His Heart is: Behind the Gates of Hayvenhurst
A feature taking fans behind the gates of the Jackson family home.
In the Mirror: Becoming Michael and Joe Time-lapses
A look at the transformation involved in bringing Michael and Joe Jackson to the screen.
The release also includes:
- First Look
- Becoming Michael
- Before the Big Screen
- On the Set of MICHAEL
The Film
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Michael stars Jaafar Jackson as his uncle Michael Jackson, alongside Colman Domingo, Jayden Harville and Juliano Valdi.
The film has a reported runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes and the Steelbook Icon Edition contains two discs.
With its 4K UHD presentation and collector-focused packaging, this latest edition gives fans another opportunity to own Michael in a premium physical format.
A Christmas Gift For Michael Jackson Fans?
With the release arriving on November 23, the timing also puts the Steelbook Icon Edition right into the Christmas shopping period.
For Michael Jackson fans, the combination of the film, Steelbook packaging, poster, art cards and booklet could make this an appealing Christmas gift for collectors and fans, particularly for those looking to add a premium edition of Michael to their shelves before the holiday season.
November Release
The Michael Steelbook Icon Edition is scheduled to be released by Universal on November 23, 2026.
For Michael Jackson collectors, the release adds yet another piece of Michael memorabilia to the growing range of physical editions surrounding the film.
And with Christmas just around the corner, it could arrive at exactly the right time for fans looking for a special Michael Jackson-related gift.
