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Who's Bad? Not Michael Jackson in New Big-Budget Biopic
The film centers on Joe Jackson’s role in the family’s rise and is projected to open between $75 million and $90 million domestically, industry estimates said.
- On April 24, 2026, the biographical film Michael premieres in IMAX, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson as the iconic singer in his first major film role.
- Fuqua's film examines the Jackson story through a theatrical lens, centering on Joe Jackson as a man under pressure. Colman Domingo portrays the domineering father with intensity, depicting the family tensions that shaped Michael's rise.
- Lionsgate and other companies invested roughly $150 million in the project, while its teaser trailer generated over 116 million views in 24 hours. Industry projections forecast a domestic opening between $75 million and $90 million.
- The film's initial cut exceeds 3.5 hours, sparking discussion about potential multiple parts or sequels. This scope evolves from the 1992 ABC miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, transforming television history into modern cinematic mythology.
- Fuqua emphasized that "Michael's too important a character for our culture to just walk away from," reflecting his broader commitment to telling stories about Black figures with cultural weight and responsibility.
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