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‘Michael’ Trailer Sets 24-Hour Record With 116.2 Million Views

Early response signals strong audience interest in Antoine Fuqua’s biopic led by Michael Jackson’s nephew.

Overview

  • WaveMetrix reports the teaser drew 116.2 million views worldwide in its first day, the most ever for a music biopic or concert film trailer.
  • The debut is Lionsgate’s biggest trailer launch to date, surpassing the studio’s previous benchmark set by John Wick: Chapter 4.
  • The teaser outperformed Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (96.1 million) and Bob Marley: One Love (60.1 million) in comparable 24-hour metrics.
  • Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael Jackson, with the trailer highlighting recreated signature moments including the moonwalk and a nod to Thriller.
  • Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, the film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on April 24, 2026.