Michael Jackson biopic sparks record streaming surge

The Michael Jackson biopic has triggered a major increase in streams for the singer's music catalog. Jackson's solo tracks achieved a new career high last week according to Billboard data. The film continues its strong box office run despite mixed reviews.

The biopic Michael has lifted Jackson's music to new streaming heights. His solo work reached 137.5 million official on-demand streams in the United States during the week of April 24-30. That figure marked a 146 percent jump from his prior peak and included 55.9 million song clicks, topping the previous record of 53.7 million from 2019.

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Movie theater scene celebrating the Michael Jackson biopic's strong box office amid divided reviews.
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The Michael Jackson biopic Michael launched to a projected $95 million to $100 million U.S. debut and $200 million globally, marking a major win for Lionsgate despite a 38% Rotten Tomatoes critics score. Audiences gave it a 96% approval rating, praising Jaafar Jackson's portrayal of the singer. The film ends in 1988, avoiding later abuse allegations due to legal constraints from a settlement with accuser Jordan Chandler.

One week after its record-breaking $218.8 million global opening, Liongate's Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has crossed $300 million worldwide. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, has surpassed Warner Bros.' 'Elvis' to claim the No. 2 spot among musical biopics, behind only 'Bohemian Rhapsody', fueled by strong international holds.

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The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' debuted with $97.2 million in North America and $218.8 million globally over its opening weekend. The Lionsgate release earned $25.4 million on Sunday, exceeding expectations by $400,000. It marks the second-largest global opening of 2026 so far.

Paris Jackson has accused her father's estate executors of mishandling the production of the biopic Michael, citing costly reshoots due to a 1994 settlement agreement. The estate defends its management and highlights Paris's substantial benefits from their work. A hearing on estate accounts is set for Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

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The headliners of Coachella 2026's first weekend—Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G—saw significant gains on the Billboard 200 chart dated April 25. Bieber achieved a career high with seven albums on the chart simultaneously. The boosts followed their performances from April 10 to 12, according to data from Luminate.

Actor Colman Domingo has expressed hope that Paris Jackson will eventually appreciate the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, despite her recent criticism. In an interview, Domingo described the film as a tribute to her father. The exchange highlights tensions around the production of the movie titled Michael.

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Director Antoine Fuqua of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' expressed skepticism about certain child abuse allegations against the singer in an interview with The New Yorker. He discussed major reshoots prompted by legal restrictions from a past settlement. The film opens in theaters on April 24 from Lionsgate.

 

 

 

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