Launch › Release window · 24 Apr 2026 · T0
Companion album released on the film's opening day
Columbia Records released the 13-song soundtrack alongside the US opening.
ReportedGLOBALColumbia Records
Details
- Date
- 24 Apr 2026 · T0
- Phase
- Launch › Release window
- Category
- Music & soundtrack
- Markets
- Global
- Led by
- Partner-led
- Partners
- Columbia Records
- Channels
- Streaming, Retail
Sources 1
- 'Michael' Soundtrack Album DetailsFilm Music Reporter · 12 Mar 2026 · filmmusicreporter.com · SecondaryVerifies: Columbia Records companion album, 13 songs, April 24 release on CD, vinyl and cassette
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