The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has made a huge global impact, delivering the biggest opening ever for a music biopic. The film pulled in around $217 million (AED 796 million) worldwide during its debut weekend, surpassing previous records set by films like Bohemian Rhapsody. The strong numbers underline the enduring popularity of Jackson’s music and story.
The film stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, in the lead role, with direction from Antoine Fuqua. It traces Jackson’s rise to fame and key moments in his career, drawing significant attention even before release due to its scale and subject matter. The project has been positioned as one of the most ambitious music biopics ever made.
Despite its box office success, Michael has received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics and has sparked debate over how it portrays Jackson’s life. However, audience interest remains high, and the film’s record-breaking opening has already led to speculation about possible follow-ups as it continues its theatrical run. Have you seen the movie yet? If you’ve been listening to ‘Shona & Abdo in the Morning’ on 104.8 Channel 4, you might have heard Abdo advertising how much he loved it every day! ‘Michael’, is now showing across all 7 emirates of the UAE.
