How ‘Michael' continues to smash the box office despite backlash

Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, is released in theaters today, April 24, 2026

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How ‘Michael' continues to smash the box office despite backlash
How ‘Michael’ continues to smash the box office despite backlash

Michael has finally been released on April 24 and it is already getting a lot of attention, with people discussing how the story of Michael Jackson has been shown on screen.

The project has been in talks for a long time. It was first discussed in 2019 and later confirmed in 2022, so fans have been waiting for years to see it.

One of the biggest reasons for interest is that Jackson’s real life nephew Jaafar Jackson is playing him, which made people even more curious about how the film would turn out.

The producer Graham King shared that the goal was to show a fair and balanced version of Michael’s life, explaining the idea was to show him as a real person, not just focus on fame but also his struggles and personal side.

Before the release, some parts of the story got to be changed because of legal restrictions.

That means a few planned scenes were removed or adjusted before the final cut.

Even with all the debate and discussion around the film, early reactions suggest strong interest from audiences.

Many fans around the world are still excited to watch Michael and decide for themselves after seeing it, which is why expectations at the box office remain high.