Michael Jackson Biopic Set for Major Box Office Success Despite Mixed Reviews

The highly anticipated biopic about Michael Jackson is gearing up for a significant opening weekend, with projections indicating it could achieve record-breaking earnings despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. Early fan previews in China have shown promising results, and the film is expected to surpass Oppenheimer in terms of release scale. With pre-sales nearing $1 million and a strong social media presence, the film's success seems likely. Scheduled for release on April 24, it could debut with earnings between $65 million and $70 million domestically, contributing to a worldwide total of around $150 million. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting release!

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 23, 2026, 13:23 IST

Anticipated Opening Weekend for Michael Jackson Biopic

The forthcoming biopic about Michael Jackson is expected to have a remarkable opening weekend, particularly in the realm of music biopics, even though it has faced criticism from reviewers. Early fan previews in China have shown encouraging results, with projections suggesting it could outpace Oppenheimer as the most widely released Hollywood biopic. However, it has yet to reach the pre-sales figures of Dune 2, with only one day left for pre-sales at the Chinese box office.

Current tracking suggests that the Michael Jackson biopic is on track for impressive domestic earnings during its opening weekend, potentially achieving the highest debut for a music biopic. Despite holding a low Rotten Tomatoes score of 36% from critics, the film's strong social media presence may help counterbalance this rating's effect on its box office performance. The lasting appeal and legacy of Michael Jackson are anticipated to significantly influence the film's success.

In China, pre-sales for the biopic are approaching the $1 million milestone, with reports indicating it has reached $904,000 in just eight days. This figure surpasses pre-sales for other notable films, including Superman at $508,000, Jurassic World Rebirth at $700,000, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps at $865,000. With only one day remaining for pre-sales, the film is well-positioned for a strong debut.

Additionally, the film garnered $8,000 from three limited fan preview screenings, with broader previews starting today. It is already set for a record 66,000 screenings, which should help it surpass Oppenheimer's release in China. In Brazil, the film has already made an impressive $1.2 million from fan previews on Tuesday, suggesting a strong opening weekend in that market as well.

Domestically, estimates indicate that the biopic could debut with earnings between $65 million and $70 million, contributing to a worldwide opening weekend total of around $150 million. The film is scheduled for release on April 24, and while these box office projections are based on estimates from various sources, they have not been independently confirmed.