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Michael Jackson Biopic Nets $12.6M Preview, Targets $70M Opening

4/25/2026

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The Michael Jackson (pop star) biopic earned $12.6 million in U.S. previews, positioning it for a debut over $70 million.
Rotten Tomatoes shows a 96 percent score and a 40 percent critics’ rating.
The opening outpaced music biopics, beating Straight Outta Compton’s $60.2 million and Bohemian Rhapsody’s $55 million domestic launches.
In 82 markets the film earned $16.6 million Wednesday, secured a 68 percent share and set openings in France, the UK & Ireland, Italy and Australia.

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Story summary

The Michael Jackson (pop star) biopic earned $12.6 million in U.S. previews, positioning it for a debut over $70 million.
Rotten Tomatoes shows a 96 percent score and a 40 percent critics’ rating.
The opening outpaced music biopics, beating Straight Outta Compton’s $60.2 million and Bohemian Rhapsody’s $55 million domestic launches.
In 82 markets the film earned $16.6 million Wednesday, secured a 68 percent share and set openings in France, the UK & Ireland, Italy and Australia.