Michael Jackson’s biopic trailer breaks viewership records with 116m views in 24 hours

Michael Jackson’s biopic ‘Michael’ is set to release in April 2026

By The News Digital
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November 13, 2025
Michael Jackson’s biopic trailer breaks viewership records with 116m views in 24 hours

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, is set to release next year and has already won the hearts of millions.

Lionsgate Films and Universal Pictures Michael trailer, starring Michael Jackson’s real nephew Jaafar Jackson, just shattered records.

The pop superstar Michael Jackson’s biopic trailer already broke global viewership records, reaching 116 million views in just 24 hours.

The trailer marks history as the most-viewed music biopic ever in the shortest time span.

Fans are thrilled as the pop singer is moonwalking back to the screens—calling it "a true King of Pop comeback."

The movie trailer, directed by Antoine Fuqua, was meant to be released months ago, but was delayed twice due to reshoots and eventually pushed back to April 2026.

The minute-long trailer for Michael presents a glossy view of Jackson’s life and career, set to a medley of his most famous tracks.

The story depicts his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5, through to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels his pursuit to become the world's biggest entertainer.

Jackson was declared the first artist to have Top 10 hits in different decades on Monday, November 10, 2025.

The American singer reached the Top 10 hits chart in 6 different decades, including the 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, 2010s and 20s.

One of the studio's oldest albums, ‘Thriller,’ released in 1982, also re-enters Billboard’s Hot 100 top-10 list.

Michael Jackson’s biopic ‘Michael’ is set to release in April 2026

The revival follows the release of the trailer for the biopic Michael, set to release in April 2026.

Jackson first entered Billboard’s Hot 100 top 10 as a solo artist in 1971.

The film explores the global superstar’s journey to becoming ‘King of Pop’—offering an in-depth look at the life and legacy of the most trailblazing artist the world has ever known.

The King of Pop was also famous for his iconic "moonwalk," "robot dance," and "anti-gravity lean."