Actor

Michael Jackson: Movies & Box Office

films: 88
on screen: 1974–2025
box office: $310M
average score: 67

Career at a glance

Michael Jackson's Career in Numbers

Michael Jackson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Jackson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Wiz (1978) to Studio 54 (2018), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Michael Jackson Movies by Decade

1970s 2
1980s 8
1990s 3
2000s 4
2010s 5

The 1980s were Michael Jackson's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Michael Jackson Movies by Genre

Music 5
Thriller 3
Documentary 2
Action 2
Tv movie 2
Comedy 2
Animation 1
Drama 1
Fantasy 1
Sci-Fi 1

Music is the genre Michael Jackson has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of thriller (3).

Michael Jackson Career Milestones

First film: The Wiz 1978
Biggest box office hit: This Is It $268M worldwide
Best-rated film: Studio 54 Movie Echo Score 66
Newest film: Studio 54 2018

88 credits

Michael Jackson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Michael Jackson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Michael Jackson Movies as an Actor

Michael Jackson in Documentaries & Specials

Works with

Who Michael Jackson Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Michael Jackson shares the most films with. Quincy Jones comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Smokey Robinson (7).

FAQ

Michael Jackson: Questions & Answers

How many movies Michael Jackson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Michael Jackson been in?

Michael Jackson is credited on 88 films, from 1974 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Michael Jackson's highest-grossing movie?

This Is It (2009) is Michael Jackson's biggest box office hit, with $268M worldwide, ahead of The Wiz (1978) ($21M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Jackson's movies have made $310M.

Michael Jackson's biggest hits

What is the best Michael Jackson movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Jackson's best-rated film is Sunday Best (2023) with a score of 81, followed by Thriller 40 (2023) (78).

Best Michael Jackson movies, ranked

What is Michael Jackson's newest movie?

The most recent film on Michael Jackson's filmography is Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson (2025), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does Michael Jackson work with most often?

Michael Jackson shares the most films with Quincy Jones (8 films), Smokey Robinson (7 films) and Whitney Houston (6 films).

The Best Michael Jackson Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 88 credits.

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