A shimmering glove, a fedora tilted just so, and then the impossible happened. Michael Jackson did not just dance; he defied the very laws of physics. His iconic lean was not merely a move; it was a brazen, gravity-defying spectacle that convinced millions the King of Pop possessed a secret mastery over the natural world. He bent reality to his will on stage. Now, decades later, the trailer of his biopic Michael is setting a new, staggering record, surpassing the previously unmatched viewing figures of Taylor Swift’s concert film.

The enduring legacy of the King of Pop is now shattering major media milestones, which were already set to the maximum by a certain golden haired singer.

The King of Pop is already breaking records once again. After merely twenty-four hours online, the teaser trailer for Michael, the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate, accumulated an astonishing 116.2 million views worldwide, making it the most-viewed trailer for any music biopic or concert film in cinematic history. With its 116.2 million views, Michael decisively outpaced the opening launch numbers of several major music-focused hits, including Taylor Swift’s Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, which earned 96.1 million views.

 On the other hand, the biographical film Bob Marley: One Love pulled in 60.1 million views, clearly demonstrating the sheer magnitude of the reaction to the Jackson trailer. It also represents the largest 24-hour trailer launch in Lionsgate’s history, surpassing even the monumental launch of John Wick: Chapter 4 by over fifty percent within its initial six hours. hinting at the unparalleled scope of the project.

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The spectacular viewing figures achieved by the trailer suggest the studio's ambition for the story is vast, potentially necessitating more than one film to contain the breadth of Jackson's life and career.

Lionsgate Executive Chairman Joe Drake confirmed the studio's ambitious biopic has been logically divided into two separate films, a significant decision made after the initial director’s cut exceeded three and a half hours in length. Adding complexity, part of the initial footage included material involving one of Jackson’s accusers, which was contractually barred from dramatization due to prior legal settlements, ensuring the narrative remains focused yet comprehensive.

The production features an extensive and talented cast, promising a detailed look at the iconic family and inner circle. Jaafar Jackson portrays Michael, while the ensemble includes Colman Domingo as patriarch Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, and Miles Teller as Jackson’s attorney John Branca. Young Michael is portrayed by Juliano Krue Valdi, while Kat Graham, Larenz Tate, and Jessica Sula round out the cast as real-life figures from Jackson’s orbit, with the first instalment moonwalking into theatres on April 24, 2026.

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What are your views on the success of the Biopic if the trailer of Michael is breaking records in the craziest way possible? Let us know in the comments below.