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'Michael': Michael Jackson Movie Eyes $55M+ Opening, Record For Musical Biopic
- Deadline reports Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ is tracking a $55M+ opening, aiming to surpass Bohemian Rhapsody as the top musical biopic debut.
- Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael Jackson in Lionsgate’s film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, with domestic release handled by Lionsgate and overseas by Universal.
- Tracking suggests the film could open north of $50M in its 3-day start, with presales and early screenings underpinning bullish expectations.
- Deadline notes the film’s overseas rollout is handled by Universal, while Lionsgate distributes domestically.
- The project is described as a chart-topping hit once it opens, with Berlin world premiere and a Michael experience planned in its run-up.
- Deadline cites positive early reactions from exhibitors across all demos as a sign of strong reception.
- The Deadline piece compares ‘Michael’ tracking to major titles like ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and ‘Project Hail Mary.’
- The article notes Berlin premiere events and fan screenings as part of the promotional push ahead of the April 24 domestic release.
- Graham King produced the film, with a script by John Logan, contributing to expectations of a high-profile biopic release.
- Deadline’s box office projection underscores ongoing competition among high-profile releases in the spring slate.
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