Netflix releases Michael Jackson trial docuseries “The Verdict”
Netflix will launch a three‑part documentary series titled *Michael Jackson: The Verdict* on 3 June 2026. The series reconstructs the 2005 California criminal trial that led to the pop star’s complete acquittal, drawing on juror testimonies, journalists, and other witnesses who were directly involved.
Directed by Nick Green and produced by Candle True Stories, the episodes avoid dramatisation, instead stitching archival footage, news reports and fresh interviews to offer a comprehensive look at the courtroom proceedings and the media frenzy that surrounded them. The release has generated strong discussion on social media ahead of its global debut, joining a slate of new Netflix titles announced for early June.
The docuseries arrives as part of a broader wave of streaming releases highlighting high‑profile legal and cultural stories, and it re‑opens public conversation about one of the most controversial moments in recent music history.