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'Captain EO' at 40: Michael Jackson's wild sci-fi movie that you could only watch at Disney theme parks

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What happened

Remember when the King of Pop joined forces with Coppola, Lucas and Disney for an inspiring 3D space musical?

Key facts

  • Remember when the King of Pop joined forces with Coppola, Lucas and Disney for an inspiring 3D space musical?
  • Reported by Space.com and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:00:00 UTC.

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