ライオンズゲートの幹部が、四半期決算説明会にてマイケル・ジャクソンの伝記映画の続編について最新情報を共有しました。同社はプロジェクトに対して強い自信を示しており、すでに撮影済みの映像素材が相当数存在していることも明かしました。
ライオンズゲート・スタジオのモーション・ピクチャー部門チェアマンであるアダム・フォゲルソン氏は、マイケル・ジャクソンを題材とした2作目の映画制作が順調に進んでいることに大きな期待を寄せていると語りました。同氏は、関係各所との対話は極めて良好に継続していると述べ、ジャクソンの楽曲カタログにはまだ映像化されていない物語や楽曲が多く存在していることを強調しました。
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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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Lionsgate’s Michael is expected to top the box office this weekend in its fourth frame with more than 25 million dollars. Focus Features’ Obsession is tracking for a solid third place debut between 13 million and 15 million dollars.
Lionsgate posted stronger quarterly results, driven by the box office performance of its thriller 'The Housemaid.' Revenues rose while the studio returned to profit.
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The team behind Scary Movie 6 has released a promotional poster that spoofs the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, incorporating taglines referencing longstanding child abuse allegations against the singer. The poster features a Ghostface-inspired killer dressed as Jackson with the lines 'Prepare to Hee-Hee' and 'Touching Fans Everywhere.' The biopic Michael arrives in theaters this Friday.
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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Sony Pictures has signed filmmakers Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, directors of 2025's Final Destination: Bloodlines, to a first-look deal that includes them helming the long-in-development Metal Gear Solid movie adaptation. The duo's new company, Wonderlab, will develop the project along with others for Sony labels, as first reported by The Hollywood Reporter on April 9, 2026.