Michael Jackson’s iconic Super Bowl halftime show is getting a documentary

Michael Jackson’s legendary 1993 Super Bowl halftime performance is getting the documentary treatment. Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl will explore the making and lasting impact of the performance, which took place at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The film, coming to Hulu and ESPN in February 2027, will feature previously unseen footage of Jackson and his team preparing for the show.

Jackson’s performance is widely regarded as a turning point for the Super Bowl halftime show, helping transform it from a traditional mid-game musical break into one of television’s biggest entertainment spectacles. The performance opened with a dramatic appearance from Jackson before he launched into a medley including “Jam”, “Billie Jean” and “Black or White”, followed by a finale centred around “Heal the World”.

The documentary will look at how the performance was put together and the influence it had on the halftime shows that followed. Directed and produced by Bao Nguyen, whose previous work includes The Greatest Night in Pop, the film arrives at a time of renewed interest in Jackson’s music and legacy, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most memorable performances in Super Bowl history.