Overview
- Analytics firm WaveMetrix reports the teaser is the most-viewed music biopic or concert trailer to date and the largest trailer debut in Lionsgate history.
- The tally surpasses Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour at 96.1 million and Bob Marley: One Love at 60.1 million, with Bohemian Rhapsody at 57.6 million in comparable metrics.
- Jaafar Jackson leads as Michael Jackson, with the teaser highlighting signature stage moments that prompted praise from Lionsgate chair Adam Fogelson for a “stunning” performance.
- Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, the film is produced by Graham King and features Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Kat Graham and Juliano Krue Valdi.
- Debate over the portrayal of past allegations continues, including criticism from Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed and reports of reshoots, while talk of a follow-up film remains unconfirmed.