Overview
- Lionsgate will release Michael in U.S. theaters on April 24, 2026, with Jaafar Jackson starring as his uncle Michael Jackson and Antoine Fuqua directing.
- The studio is staging limited early-access shows in IMAX and other premium large formats before the wide release to position the film as a big-screen event.
- Box office forecasters at Global Box Office estimate the film could reach about $100 million in its first domestic weekend, though that figure remains a projection.
- Industry reports place the production budget near $155 million and estimate a theatrical break-even around $387.5 million worldwide.
- Variety has reported that a sequel would likely require roughly $700 million worldwide, which puts added focus on opening momentum and international turnout.