Michael Jackson's 1993 Super Bowl show to be featured in new documentary

A new feature-length documentary titled ‘Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl’ is set to premiere in February 2027 on Hulu and ESPN. Directed by Bao Nguyen, known for ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’, the film will provide a behind-the-scenes look at Michael Jackson’s historic 1993 Super Bowl XXVII halftime performance at the Rose Bowl.

The production will utilize never-before-seen archival footage to chronicle the preparations made by Jackson and his team. The documentary aims to explore how this specific performance served as a cultural turning point, transforming the NFL halftime show from a standard intermission into a massive, global pop culture spectacle that helped maintain television viewership.

Produced by Skydance Sports in association with Optimum Productions and NFL Films, the project includes involvement from Michael Jackson Estate co-executor John Branca. The film will examine the legacy of the performance, which drew 133.4 million viewers and set a new standard for high-concept theatricality in sports entertainment.