Jaafar Jackson’s Michael, released worldwide on April 24, is proving to be a record-breaker. After delivering the biggest ever opening for a biopic, the film is now on track to cross ₹50 crore in India in its third weekend. Internationally, it’s also nearing a major worldwide milestone, expected to pass $500 million soon.
Michael, the biopic of music legend Michael Jackson starring Jaafar Jackson and directed by Antoine Fuqua, opened strongly at the global box office after its April 24, 2026 release. The film covers his rise to fame through his peak years up to 1988. An official OTT release date hasn’t been announced, but reports indicate it could land on premium video-on-demand platforms soon.
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Antoine Fuqua, director of the biopic Michael, says translating Michael Jackson’s childhood and complicated relationship with Joe Jackson into film was “challenging.” He also shares how Jaafar Jackson was cast, describing a rare personal interaction that shaped the production. The movie also spotlights Michael’s emotional world, including his compassion for animals like his pet chimp Bubbles, adding depth beyond fame.
Jaafar Jackson’s lead turn in Antoine Fuqua’s Michael opened across India on April 24, delivering a strong day-one haul. Produced by Lionsgate, the biopic’s ensemble—featuring Colman Domingo—has reportedly surpassed the opening-day collection of Project Hail Mary in the Indian market, marking a standout start for the film.
Jaafar Jackson reprises his late uncle Michael Jackson’s role in Antoine Fuqua’s biopic Michael. The film is set for a global debut on April 24, with select screenings starting April 23. Reports say Allu Arjun attended an early screening in Hyderabad, renewing buzz around his alleged connection to a Telugu biopic project.
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