When And Where To Watch Michael Jackson The Verdict Documentary On OTT

Michael Jackson: The Verdict is a three-part American documentary series set to premiere on Netflix. Directed by Nick Green and produced by Candle True Stories, the series takes a deep dive into the highly publicized 2005 criminal trial of global pop icon Michael Jackson. Rather than offering a broad overview, the documentary zeroes in on the intense 14-week courtroom proceedings held at the Santa Barbara Superior Court, shedding new light on one of the most closely watched trials in entertainment history.

Directed by Nick Green, known for acclaimed projects like Life in Color with David Attenborough, Michael Jackson: The Verdict is led by showrunner and executive producer David Herman, who previously helmed Netflix true-crime titles such as Bad Surgeon and Vendetta: Truth, Lies and Mafia. Executive producers Fiona Stourton and James Goldston shape the series’ investigative narrative.

The film has emerged as a massive global success, grossing over $710 million worldwide to become the second-highest-grossing film of 2026 and nearing the all-time record for a music biopic. In North America, it delivered a stellar debut with a $97.2 million opening weekend and has since surpassed $283 million domestically. The film has also performed strongly in India, earning over ₹52.63 crore at the box office, with net collections of ₹43.98 crore, driven by an enthusiastic theatrical response. Here’s an official trailer:

Michael Jackson: The Verdict will stream exclusively on Netflix, with its global premiere set for June 3, 2026. The three-part true-crime docuseries will be available in multiple languages to cater to a worldwide audience. While the original audio is in English, viewers can also watch it with dubbed versions and subtitles in regional languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, along with several other major international languages. 

Michael Jackson: The Verdict centers on the high-profile 2005 child molestation trial of global pop icon Michael Jackson, presenting it as a detailed legal and historical chronicle rather than a conventional biography. The docuseries methodically follows the case from the initial police investigation through to the high-pressure courtroom proceedings, ultimately leading to Jackson’s full acquittal, offering viewers a comprehensive, step-by-step account of one of the most scrutinized trials in modern pop culture.