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Michael Jackson waves in black sunglasses against a red curtain as fans prepare to watch Michael Jackson: The Trial online from Feb 4, 2026

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Premieres 9pm GMT, Wednesday, February 4

Michael Jackson: The Trial, a new four-part docu-series from Wonderhood Studios, revisits the 2005 trial of the 'King of Pop' over child sexual abuse allegations made by then 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo. The series is set to air explosive 'unheard' audio recordings of Jackson when it premieres in the UK tonight.

The series follows the 2003 documentary Living with Michael Jackson, which sparked widespread controversy. However, it's worth noting that a after a four-month trial, the jury acquitted the Billie Jean singer on all counts.

Jackson died in 2009 following a Propofol overdose, but abuse allegations persist. Frank Cascio and his siblings allege (per Law Commentary) that Michael groomed and abused them between 1989 and 2009, and are seeking to overturn a 2020 'settlement' with the singer's estate.

Viewers will also hear testimony from Vincent Amen, a former member of Jackson’s PR team. Amen claims that a massive cover-up was orchestrated to protect the 'King of Pop', as the 'trial of the century' threatened to derail his career.

Want to explore the controversial chapters of MJ’s private life? Here's where to watch Michael Jackson: The Trial from online and on TV.

How to watch Michael Jackson: The Trial from anywhere

If you're keen to watch Michael Jackson: The Trial but you're away from the UK and access to the show is geo-blocked, then you could use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do. Plus, we have a great 70% discount on our #1 VPN...

How to watch Michael Jackson: The Trial in the UK

In the UK, you can stream the 2026 Michael Jackson documentary – The Trial – on Channel 4, completely FREE of charge from 9pm GMT (4pm ET).

If you want, you can pay to go ad-free with the Channel 4+ service (7-day FREE trial).

Outside the UK tonight? If you're currently traveling outside the UK, you can use a VPN to watch the docuseries from anywhere in the world. We recommend NordVPN.

How to watch Michael Jackson: The Trial around the world

How to watch Michael Jackson: The Trial online in US, Canada, Australia and worldwide

Since Channel 4 is exclusive to the UK, Michael Jackson: The Trial is currently unavailable to stream in the US, Canada and Australia. If things change, we'll update you here.

If you're a Brit traveling abroad, you can always use a VPN to unblock Channel 4 and watch Michael Jackson: The Trial for FREE as you would at home.

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When will Michael Jackson: The Trial air?

Michael Jackson: The Trial premieres on Wednesday, February 4 at 9pm on Channel 4 in the UK. Brits away from home can watch the docuseries by using a VPN.

What's the Michael Jackson: The Trial docuseries about?

Michael Jackson: The Trial is a four-part docu-series from Wonderhood Studios that dives deeper into MJ’s 2005 child sexual abuse trials. The series promises "exclusive new footage, unheard audio tapes and insiders from Jackson’s entourage and the police", as well as accounts from people in his inner circle, such as Jackson’s former publicist Vincent Amen who believes there was a 'cover-up'.

Can I watch other Micheal Jackson documentaries on Channel 4?

Yes, Channel 4 is also home to 2019's compelling Leaving Neverland (comprised of two 90-minute films) and the much-less-compelling follow-up, Leaving Neverland 2, which aired in 2025.

How to watch Michael Jackson: The Trial online from anywhere — it's FREE