Miami — The world premiere of the film Michael—a biopic chronicling the life of the “King of Pop”—has become a cinematic phenomenon, grossing $18.5 million on its opening day, a figure that sets a historic record for the genre.
The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson—the artist’s nephew—debuted simultaneously across the United States, Europe, and Latin America. In the U.S. alone, it raked in $12.5 million during preview screenings, while earning $2.6 million in France, $1.6 million in Mexico, and $1.1 million in Spain—all historic highs for a musical biopic.
Audience reception has been overwhelmingly positive, boasting a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, although professional critics remain divided. The success of Michael positions the production as one of the highest-grossing biopics in history, surpassing the opening figures of titles such as Bohemian Rhapsody and Elvis.
With this strong start, the film not only solidifies Jackson’s artistic legacy for new generations but also paves the way for a new era of large-scale musical productions within the global film industry.
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Notistarz — Photo: Michael Jackson — Credit: IMDb
