New Cinema Record: Michael Biopic Trailer Hits 116 Million Views in 24 Hours

New Cinema Record: Michael Biopic Trailer Hits 116 Million Views in 24 Hours

A Storming Start for the King of Pop’s Saga

A tremor has run through cinema history; the first trailer for “Michael,“ the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, has set a new historical record by achieving a staggering 116.2 million views in 24 hours

This massive number has made the trailer the largest 24-hour launch for any music biopic teaser in history. Furthermore, the trailer claimed Lionsgate’s largest-ever first-day trailer launch record

Jaafar Jackson in the Spotlight

The “Michael” trailer, directed by Antoine Fuqua, offers the first extended look at Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s late nephew, portraying the King of Pop

Lionsgate announced these record-breaking figures on Saturday, citing the analytics firm WaveMetrix as the source of their data

Global Release and Distribution Details

• Theatrical Screening: The “Michael” teaser is scheduled to begin screening in theaters next week, attached to Lionsgate’s film Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
• Release Date: The film is set to open on April 24, 2026, as part of a global rollout
• Distribution: Lionsgate will handle domestic distribution in the U.S., while Universal Pictures will manage distribution in all international territories, with the exception of Japan

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