The trailer which debuted last week, pulled in more than 116.2 million views worldwide in its first 24 hours, according to data from WaveMetrix.
That figure not only makes it the most-watched music biopic trailer ever but also the most-viewed trailer in Lionsgate history. The film stars Jaafar Jackson, the late pop icon’s nephew, in the lead role. Colman Domingo, fresh off an Oscar nomination, portrays the Jackson family patriarch, Joe Jackson.
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael has already made history — and it hasn’t even hit cinemas yet. The teaser trailer for the Antoine Fuqua-directed film racked up more than 116.2 million views within its first 24 hours, making it the most-viewed music biopic trailer of all time and the largest trailer launch in Lionsgate history, according to analytics firm WaveMetrix. It now sits ahead of previous record holders including Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (96.1 million) and Bob Marley: One Love (60.1 million).
Set to premiere in theaters on April 24, 2026, Michael stars Jaafar Jackson — the late King of Pop’s nephew — in the lead role. The film promises to explore Michael Jackson’s complex legacy through both iconic performances and personal moments.