When did pre-sales for the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' begin in China?

Pre-sales for the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' began in China on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

How did 'Michael' perform in its initial China pre-sales compared to other films?

The film 'Michael' surpassed the 4-day pre-sales totals of 'Jurassic World Rebirth' and 'Aquaman 2' in China.

What are the box office projections for the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael'?

The film is projected to be the first live-action release of 2026 to open with $100 million in North America and could potentially cross the $1 billion global milestone.

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Michael Jackson Biopic Soars in China Pre-Sales

19 Apr

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Summary

Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' shows strong pre-sales in China.
The film has surpassed Jurassic World Rebirth and Aquaman 2 pre-sales.
It is projected to be a major 2026 box office success, potentially $100M opening.

Michael Jackson Biopic Soars in China Pre-Sales

Pre-sales for the biographical drama 'Michael,' centering on the life of Michael Jackson, commenced in China on Wednesday, April 16, 2026, with the film scheduled for release on Friday, April 18, 2026. The biopic has shown a promising upward trend in its daily pre-sales collections.

As of April 26, 2026, the film had garnered $403k over a 4-day pre-sale period, exceeding the initial 4-day totals of 'Jurassic World Rebirth' ($210k) and 'Aquaman 2' ($399k) in China. It trails behind 'Dune 2' ($472k) in this early metric, with further pre-sale days remaining.