"Michael" will receive a musical tribute at the 2026 Gotham Film Awards

The 36th Annual Gotham Movie Awards will honor the cast and creative team behind "Michael" with a musical tribute to Gotham. Opened last year by Hugh Jackman and Keith Hudson from Song Sung Blue, director Antoine Fuqua, actors Coleman Domingo, Jafar Jackson and Nia Long and producer Graham King pay homage to […]

The 36th Annual Gotham Movie Awards will honor the cast and creative team behind "Michael" with a musical tribute to Gotham.

Opened last year by Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson for "Song Sung Blue," director Antoine Fuqua, actors Coleman Domingo, Jafar Jackson and Nia Long and producer Graham King will pay tribute to the film, which grossed more than $1 billion worldwide. RELATED STORIES Josh Hartnett Directs Netflix's Sea Monsters Thriller Below: TV Review Animals Review: Ben Affleck returns to the director's chair for an awkward and forced kidnapping thriller.

"For the second Gotham Musical Tribute, we are delighted to recognize these incredibly talented actors and filmmakers for bringing the life, legend and music of Michael Jackson to the screen," said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of the Gotham Film and Media Institute. "Their extraordinary work captures the humanity behind one of the world's most famous artists." Popular in Variety

The tribute will be presented on November 30 at the Gotham Film Awards held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. "Michael" explores Michael Jackson's journey from The Jackson Five to becoming one of the most influential musicians of all time, highlighting his life both on and off the stage.

Laura Harrier, Giuliano Crowe Valdi and Miles Teller also star in the film. The film was written by John Logan and produced by King, John Branca and John McClain. Michael Stepper is the best-selling biopic of all time, with a sequel in the works.

This year's Gotham Awards will also honor Gotham director Danny Boyle's tribute to 'Ink', La Bola Negra's Gotham Pioneer tribute, and Leica Studios' Gotham Anniversary tribute. Nominees will be announced on October 27.