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Weekly Film Music Roundup (April 24, 2026)

Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the biographical musical drama Michael directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi and Colman Domingo. Harvey Mason, Jr. serves as the project’s executive music producer. John Warhurst is the music supervisor and Lior Rosner has provided the underscore cues. Click here for the full music team credits. Columbia Records has released a soundtrack album featuring thirteen Michael Jackson songs today. Check out our previous article for the full album details and to learn more about the movie, which is being released by Lionsgate.

Also opening wide is the comedy thriller Over Your Dead Body directed by Jorma Taccone and starring Samara Weaving, Jason Segel, Timothy Olyphant, Keith Jardine, Paul Guilfoyle and Juliette Lewis. The film’s original score is composed by Matthew Compton (Palm Springs, MacGruber, Into the Deep, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, The Last Stop in Yuma County, Better Start Running). No word on a score release. Check out our scoring assignment announcement for more information about the movie, which is being distributed by the Independent Film Company.

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‘Michael’ Soundtrack Album Details

Columbia Records will release the official soundtrack “companion” album for the biographical musical drama Michael. The album features thirteen songs showcased in the film, spanning from The Jackson 5 to The Jacksons to Michael Jackson’s chart-topping solo success with Off the Wall & Thriller and includes smash hits such as Billie Jean, Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough, Beat It, Human Nature, among others. The soundtrack will be released digitally and physically (on CD, double vinyl and audio cassette) on April 24 and is now available for pre-order in all formats on Amazon. Michael is directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by John Logan and stars Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Miles Teller, Juliano Krue Valdi and Colman Domingo. The movie tells the story of Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.

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