Michael Jackson Biopic — $70-95M Open Despite Poor Reviews
Key Questions
What is the projected domestic opening weekend for the Michael Jackson biopic?
The Lionsgate Michael Jackson biopic is tracking for a $70-95M domestic opening on April 24. This is an increase from initial estimates of $65-70M.
How have critics responded to the Michael Jackson biopic?
It holds a 34% Rotten Tomatoes score, marking it as a critical flop. Poor reviews have not deterred strong tracking.
What factors are driving the biopic's box office potential?
Audience nostalgia overrides critics and allegations, boosted by IMAX screenings. It eyes $165M+ global and record music biopic status amid family tentpole dominance.
Lionsgate Michael Jackson biopic tracking $70-95M dom open Apr 24 (up from $65-70M, despite 34% RT, audience nostalgia power over critics/allegations; IMAX boost, $165M+ global); record music biopic potential amid family tentpole dominance.
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Updated Apr 23, 2026