The King of Pop nonetheless instructions consideration.
The primary trailer for Michael, Lionsgate’s upcoming biopic about Michael Jackson, garnered greater than 30 million views in its first six hours on-line, based on Deadline. That makes it one of many most-watched trailer debuts within the studio’s historical past.
Lionsgate Movement Image Chair Adam Fogelson revealed the quantity throughout an earnings name, noting it launched 50% greater than John Wick: Chapter 4 managed in the identical window (by way of Collider).
Fogelson additionally confirmed that the biopic has been break up into two movies.
The movie stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, within the lead function, a casting alternative that is producing large buzz on-line.
The trailer opens with Jackson within the studio alongside producer Quincy Jones. Set to a medley of hits together with “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'” and “Beat It,” it showcases recreations of Jackson’s most iconic moments, corresponding to his on-stage moonwalk and the “Thriller” choreography.
Fan reactions have been intense.
One viewer on X admitted they had been going to “cry your complete time” when the movie hits theaters. One other person wrote, “Hope Jaafar is aware of his life won’t ever be the identical after 2026.”
Director Antoine Fuqua, who additionally helmed Coaching Day and The Equalizer movies, has known as the challenge deeply private.
“For me, there is no such thing as a artist with the ability, the charisma, and the sheer musical genius of Michael Jackson. I used to be influenced to make music movies by watching his work—the primary Black artist to play in heavy rotation on MTV. His music and people pictures are a part of my worldview, and the prospect to inform his story on the display screen alongside his music was irresistible,” Fuqua stated (by way of Selection).
We’re positive that the record-breaking quantity will solely hold climbing if you watch the trailer under:
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Michael is in theaters on April 24.
