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MJ Biopic Premieres, Broadway Earns $328 M

4/26/2026

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  • The Hollywood biopic “Michael” premieres this week while streaming of Michael Jackson’s hits now matches that of Kendrick Lamar and Sabrina Carpenter.
  • The “MJ” Broadway musical, opened in late 2021, has sold 2.3 million tickets worth $328 million.
  • The Jackson estate says its post-2009 business is more lucrative than ever.
  • Jackson was acquitted of child-molestation charges, denied another allegation, and paid a multimillion-dollar settlement.