The Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’, which has already amassed roughly $900 million worldwide,will debut on major streaming services on June 9. At the same time, Olivia Rodrigo’s third album and a slate of new movies and shows are set to hit screens and platforms through mid‑June.

‘Michael’ reaches $900 million box‑office mark before streaming launch

According to the source, the Jackson‑estate‑sanctioned film has earned about $900 million in theaters, making it one of the most profitable music biopics of the decade. AP film writer Jake Coyle describes the movie as a conventional biopic that “throws a sequin glove over the pop star’s tarnished legacy,” suggesting the narrative leans heavily on glossy production values rather than deep investigation.

Streaming debut on June 9 priced at $24.99 across Apple TV, Prime Video and YouTube

The same report notes that ‘Michael’ will become available for home viewing on June 9 on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube for a flat fee of $24.99. This price point positions the film alongside other premium releases that aim to capture both theatrical and digital audiences without a subscription barrier.

Netflix’s Neil Diamond tribute ‘Song Sung Blue’ arrives June 13

Netflix will add the musical comedy ‘Song Sung Blue’ to its catalog on June 13, starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman as members of a Neil Diamond tribute act based in Milwaukee. AP criic Mark Kennedy called the series “big‑hearted but misguided,” hinting that the show’s tone may wobble between homage and parody.

Hulu streams Blake Lively‑Justin Baldoni romance ‘It Ends With Us’ on June 9

The romantic drama ‘It Ends With Us’, featuring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, will be available on Hulu starting June 9. kennedy observed that the film “unevenly balances domestic‑violence themes within a rom‑com ,” suggesting a tonal mismatch that could affect viewer reception.

Kiarostami’s ‘Where is the Friend’s House?’ opens on Kanopy June 12

For art‑house fans, Abbas Kiarostami’s classic ‘Where is the Friend’s House?’ will stream on Kanopy beginning June 12. Greta Gerwig praised the film as “perfect,” underscoring its continued relevance to contemporary filmmakerrs and cinephiles .

These releases illustrate a broader shift toward simultaneous theatrical‑to‑digital windows, a model that studios are testing after the pandemic reshaped consumption habits. While the $900 million success of ‘Michael’ proves that blockbuster biopics can still dominate theaters, the modest streaming price signals a willingness to monetize audiences beyond the box office .

Who will decide if ‘Michael’’s glossy approach satisfies critics?

One unanswered question remains: will the film’s polished aesthetic appease critics who demand a more nuanced portrait of Jackson’s complex legacy? The source offers only Coyle’s positive spin, leaving the critical community’s broader reaction uncharted.