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Michael Jackson Biopic Soars in China Pre-Sales
19 Apr
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.
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.
The film, which features Jaafar Jackson as the titular artist, chronicles Michael Jackson's journey from his involvement with the Jackson 5 in the 1960s to his early solo career. It also stars Nia Long, Laura Harrier, and Colman Domingo.
Industry analysts are optimistic about 'Michael's' box office potential, with some forecasting it could be the first live-action release of 2026 to debut with $100 million in North America and potentially cross the $1 billion milestone globally. The film's long-term performance will hinge on its opening weekend reception and subsequent word-of-mouth.
