The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael will compete in the drama category at the 2027 Golden Globe Awards, despite its strong connection to music and the singer’s legendary career.
The decision follows a review by the Golden Globes, which determined that the film does not qualify for the Musical or Comedy category under its eligibility rules. Lionsgate had originally submitted the movie for consideration as a musical.
The distinction centers on how music functions within a film. To qualify as a musical, songs generally need to advance the story rather than simply appear as performances.
