Michael Banks is a fictional character from the Mary Poppins series created by P.L. Travers. He is the son of George Banks and Winifred Banks, and he appears in both the original book and the Disney film adaptations. Michael is portrayed as a young boy who experiences adventures with Mary Poppins, a magical nanny. In the 2018 film Mary Poppins Returns, Michael is depicted as an adult, struggling to care for his three children after the loss of his wife. He works at a bank, reflecting the family's financial challenges. Throughout the story, he learns valuable lessons about family, love, and the importance of imagination.