"Michael", a biopic about Michael Jackson, is officially happening.

[xscape guy 2003]

Ok lets get something straight! That new teaser! NOT TRAILER is blowing up everywhere! Its NOT the trailer yet and i think its even shorter than the last but the excitement it is building is off the scale!

 

[Markus-MJ]

If the movie really ends at the Bad Concert Wembley it would be wrong and many fans disappointed

 

[Blues_Away2023]

Ok lets get something straight! That new teaser! NOT TRAILER is blowing up everywhere! Its NOT the trailer yet and i think its even shorter than the last but the excitement it is building is off the scale!

Where are you seeing that? I seen a few posts on X and media outlets but didn’t get the impression it blew up , got the MJ fans hyped but I think you may be overestimating things.

What happens if this fails to clear 500 million at the box office?

 

[Galactus123]

If the movie really ends at the Bad Concert Wembley it would be wrong and many fans disappointed

I'm sure that odd Bad/Dangerous Tour hybrid white shirt performance happens after it. Probably L.A 89 without the proper stage.

 

[bluemoon7]

That teaser with MJ walking to the stage - that has to be at the end of the concert , right? and about to perform Bad after a costume change?

Or will they flip the narrative and have MJ start the concert in that outfit and do wbss.

Possibly? I guess, we as fans who have detailed nerd knowledge about Michael´s concerts will have to do a considerable amount of controlled breathing and acceptance concerning how some of the images and the narrative of the movie will turn out, myself included

 

[Blues_Away2023]

If the movie really ends at the Bad Concert Wembley it would be wrong and many fans disappointed

Other than the reports of potential part 2 - it looks like this film will 100% finish with the Bad tour

 

[Markus-MJ]

Is unfortunately possible although the 90s are an important step in his musical career

 

[Blues_Away2023]

Possibly? I guess, we as fans who have detailed nerd knowledge about Michael´s concerts will have to do a considerable amount of controlled breathing and acceptance concerning how some of the images and the narrative of the movie will turn out, myself included

Honestly I can see the Bad tour performance at the end , aka the big finale , MJ opening with Bad , doing the new Billie Jean routine and then ending with Man in the mirror

 

[SmoothGangsta]

The teaser has went pretty viral on twitter, yeah. Every time something from this movie gets posted it's everywhere. Hopefully that'll translate into people going to see it.

 

[beltrano]

Where are you seeing that? I seen a few posts on X and media outlets but didn’t get the impression it blew up , got the MJ fans hyped but I think you may be overestimating things.

What happens if this fails to clear 500 million at the box office?

so funny,first weekend worldwide bam 500 million

 

[beltrano]

If the movie really ends at the Bad Concert Wembley it would be wrong and many fans disappointed

the film should be watched in two parts.

 

[innuendo141]

so funny,first weekend worldwide bam 500 million

I'm sorry but I genuinely don't know if you are trolling now.

List of highest-grossing openings for films - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Billie Jean 78]

I have been checking the revenue stats for TII the documentary. It says $267,983,588 worldwide. How will the biopic compete with TII?

Biopic:
+ real footage, real Michael
+ the height of popularity in the aftermath of his passing
- Michael being in a 60% effort modus

Biopic:
- no real Michael
- aftermath of Leaving Neverland

+ Jafaar being in a 100 % modus
+ professional effects

 

[Zizzistar]

the little teaser got me really excited this time, definitely got me more in my feels than the november teaser. and Jaafar definitely looks promising.

 

[Galactus123]

I have been checking the revenue stats for TII the documentary. It says $267,983,588 worldwide. How will the biopic compete with TII?

Biopic:
+ real footage, real Michael
+ the height of popularity in the aftermath of his passing
- Michael being in a 60% effort modus

Biopic:
- no real Michael
- aftermath of Leaving Neverland

+ Jafaar being in a 100 % modus
+ professional effects

Wasn't This Is It just a limited release? I remember the trailers saying only 2 weeks but I think it was extended.

 

[AmitLal92]

The teaser has went pretty viral on twitter, yeah. Every time something from this movie gets posted it's everywhere. Hopefully that'll translate into people going to see it.

It's doing bigger numbers on Instagram & TikTok. The full trailer drop should be the start of the proper marketing push.

 

[Blues_Away2023]

Wasn't This Is It just a limited release? I remember the trailers saying only 2 weeks but I think it was extended.

Yeah two week limited release.

I remember going twice in the same day, but both times the cinema was pretty empty

 

[MJJuniorSinceMW]

I have been checking the revenue stats for TII the documentary. It says $267,983,588 worldwide. How will the biopic compete with TII?

Biopic:
+ real footage, real Michael
+ the height of popularity in the aftermath of his passing
- Michael being in a 60% effort modus

Biopic:
- no real Michael
- aftermath of Leaving Neverland

+ Jafaar being in a 100 % modus
+ professional effects

The two are not comparable!

TII was a huge success not only given its circumstances! Most successful concert film of all time until Taylor came around..

MICHAEL (The Biopic) will be a billion dollar movie!

And to all the naysayers sayers, doubters and parade rainers:
Prepare yourself, this first movie will end BEFORE you want it to end.
It will be a success, probably in more than one way. But it will definitely make money!

And then there WILL BE a Part 2, with the many things everybody already wants in the first one!

 

[Victor]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2015463359857021271

 

[dam2040]

Feels like things are really starting to heat up. Exciting times!!

 

[nextbigthing56]

According to X user The Beyond Reporter, the trailer will be releasing next week, possibly Thursday.

 

[AlwaysThere]

Yeah two week limited release.

I remember going twice in the same day, but both times the cinema was pretty empty

That’s disappointing to hear. I went opening weekend and my theater was sold out.

 

[beltrano]

That’s disappointing to hear. I went opening weekend and my theater was sold out.

i saw this is it 17 Times in my theater
sold out each Time .

 

[Rosa57]

Berlin to Kick Off Michael Premiere with Major Fan Celebration - MJVibe

Berlin is preparing for a major moment this spring as the international premiere of the Michael biopic.

www.mjvibe.com

Berlin bereitet sich auf ein großes Ereignis in diesem Frühjahr vor: Die internationale Premiere des Michael -Biopics, der das Leben von Michael Jackson würdigt, findet am 10. April 2026 in der deutschen Hauptstadt statt . Doch es wird weit mehr als eine traditionelle Filmvorführung mit rotem Teppich sein. Die Premiere bildet den Auftakt zu einem mehrtägigen Programm mit Fan-Events und Feierlichkeiten rund um den Film.

Produzent Graham King gab die Neuigkeit während der Münchner Filmwoche bekannt, und der Verleih Universal Pictures bestätigte, dass Schauspieler und Mitglieder des Filmteams voraussichtlich an der Berlinale teilnehmen werden. Die Stadt wird als Ausgangspunkt für eine weltweite Präsentation des Films dienen.

Mehr als nur eine Premiere​

Die Berliner Premiere entwickelt sich zu einem internationalen Treffpunkt für Michael-Jackson-Fans. Die Organisatoren planen mehrere Tage mit fanorientierten Aktivitäten und Sonderveranstaltungen rund um die Vorführung und schaffen so eine Atmosphäre, die weit über einen einzigen Filmabend hinausgeht.

Universal Pictures Germany hat bereits in den sozialen Medien die Vorfreude geschürt und eine Grafik geteilt, die die „Michael Global Fan Celebration – Berlin, Deutschland. 10. April. Weitere Details folgen.“ ankündigt. Die Nachricht lässt erkennen, dass in Kürze weitere Programmpunkte und Auftritte bekannt gegeben werden.

Festivalatmosphäre für Fans​

Da Fans aus ganz Europa und darüber hinaus erwartet werden, könnte sich Berlin in ein Zentrum der Feierlichkeiten zum Vermächtnis des King of Pop verwandeln. Fan-Treffen, themenbezogene Aktivitäten und gemeinschaftliche Momente werden die Premiere voraussichtlich begleiten und den Anhängern die Möglichkeit geben, sich zu vernetzen und gemeinsam zu feiern.

Die Vorfreude wächst, und alle Augen richten sich nun auf Berlin. Der 10. April wird nicht nur ein wichtiger Abend für das Kino sein, sondern auch der Beginn eines besonderen globalen Fan-Erlebnisses mitten im Herzen der deutschen Hauptstadt.

 

[Maturerastan]

I just really hope Jaafar won’t end up like Austin Butler after Elvis movie. Playing someone like Michael Jackson is already an insane amount of pressure but being his nephew makes it 10 times heavier. If you look at Jaafar’s old Instagram posts, performances and just interviews, he looked so free, relaxed, just enjoying his life. After the movie, he feels much more locked in like the role aged him somehow and that honestly makes me sad. I’m sure part of it is the unrealistic expectations from some fans acting like he has to be Michael 1000% just because he’s family. This kind of pressure can really mess with a person

 

[Rosa57]

Berlin isn't exactly a great city. Munich would be much better. In January, there was a major attack on the power supply in Berlin. 45.000 household were affected for five whole days (Google Übersetzer)

 

[Victorious]

Michael behind the scenes, entering the stage is of course an amazing vibe but I really don't understand why not in the WBSS/Bad Tour outfit..?

 

[Hot_Street]

I just really hope Jaafar won’t end up like Austin Butler after Elvis movie. Playing someone like Michael Jackson is already an insane amount of pressure but being his nephew makes it 10 times heavier. If you look at Jaafar’s old Instagram posts, performances and just interviews, he looked so free, relaxed, just enjoying his life. After the movie, he feels much more locked in like the role aged him somehow and that honestly makes me sad. I’m sure part of it is the unrealistic expectations from some fans acting like he has to be Michael 1000% just because he’s family. This kind of pressure can really mess with a person

I'd really like to know what Jaafar will do with his newfound fame. Will he perform as an impersonator or launch a solo career? Will he make films and music? He certainly has enough talent for all of that.

 

[Maturerastan]

I'd really like to know what Jaafar will do with his newfound fame. Will he perform as an impersonator or launch a solo career? Will he make films and music? He certainly has enough talent for all of that.

I feel like after the biopic he might do something small with music, maybe some soundtracks or even just doing a cover a few of Michael’s songs. Of course there will be promotion but I don’t think he’ll go too far with it. He already experienced what it’s like to be in the center of something this big. Actually I hope he doesn’t become overly famous after the film. He seems to enjoy freedom, a normal life and not being chased by paparazzi/media

 

[Blues_Away2023]

That’s disappointing to hear. I went opening weekend and my theater was sold out.

It was really disappointing tbh but I guess my city isn’t exactly known for it’s love of Music.

I had even booked tickets in advance as I had expected it to be really busy