Michael (2026)
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| Domestic Box Office | n/a | |
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Synopsis
The cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
Metrics
| Production Budget: | $155,000,000 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 24th, 2026 (Wide) by Lionsgate April 24th, 2026 (IMAX) by Lionsgate |
| International Releases: | April 22nd, 2026 (Wide) (Spain)
April 22nd, 2026 (Wide) (France) April 23rd, 2026 (Wide) (Italy) April 23rd, 2026 (Wide) (Denmark) April 23rd, 2026 (Wide), released as Majkl (Serbia and Montenegro) |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some thematic material, language, and smoking. (Rating bulletin 2919 (cert #55181), 1/14/2026) |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Same Role, Multiple Actors |
| Filming location (country): | United States |
| Filming location (state or county): | California, United States |
| Plot point: | Biography, Dysfunctional Family, Musicians |
| Social setting: | Music Industry |
| Subgenre: | Biographical Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1960s, 1970s, 1980s |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Lionsgate, GK Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
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Synopsis
The cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
Metrics
| Production Budget: | $155,000,000 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 24th, 2026 (Wide) by Lionsgate April 24th, 2026 (IMAX) by Lionsgate |
| International Releases: | April 22nd, 2026 (Wide) (Spain)
April 22nd, 2026 (Wide) (France) April 23rd, 2026 (Wide) (Italy) April 23rd, 2026 (Wide) (Denmark) April 23rd, 2026 (Wide), released as Majkl (Serbia and Montenegro) |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some thematic material, language, and smoking. (Rating bulletin 2919 (cert #55181), 1/14/2026) |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Same Role, Multiple Actors |
| Filming location (country): | United States |
| Filming location (state or county): | California, United States |
| Plot point: | Biography, Dysfunctional Family, Musicians |
| Social setting: | Music Industry |
| Subgenre: | Biographical Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1960s, 1970s, 1980s |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Lionsgate, GK Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.