Comparing Michael vs Heartstopper Forever. Heartstopper Forever leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Michael | Heartstopper Forever |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Lionsgate Films / GK Films / Optimum Productions | See-Saw Films / Netflix |
| Franchise | — | Heartstopper |
| Release Date | 2026-04-24 | 2026-07-17 |
| Runtime | 127 min | 114 min |
| Certification | PG | — |
| Genres | Biography, Drama, Music | Romance, Coming-of-Age, Drama |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Jaafar Jackson, Juliano Krue Valdi, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller | Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 7.5/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 12 | 151 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $200,000,000 | — |
| Worldwide Gross | $1,001,600,000 | — |
| Awards | 0 | 0 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | — | Netflix |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Jaafar Jackson's committed central performance; Iconic Michael Jackson music and performance recreations; Strong global... | Confirmed 114-minute runtime; Final chapter of a highly searched Netflix romance; Kit Connor and Joe Locke return as Nic... |
| Cons | The film's selective timeline has generated criticism; Some critics found the portrayal overly controlled or sanitized;... | The 114-minute film is shorter than a full television season; The story depends heavily on familiarity with the previous... |