ORIENT| Culture The biopic about the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is already generating huge interest from audiences worldwide. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film is titled "Michael," and advance ticket sales are breaking records.

Experts predict the film's opening weekend box office could reach $80-90 million. Remarkably, even if critical reviews are lukewarm, it's unlikely to affect the film's success: Michael Jackson continues to attract millions of fans worldwide. Analysts predict international box office receipts could exceed these figures.

However, there's one important point: viewers should know that "Michael" is only the first part of a two-part film. Last year, it was revealed that Fuqua had prepared nearly four hours of footage. Lionsgate decided to split the film into two parts: the first will run approximately 120 minutes, with the second scheduled to be released depending on the success of the first.

The first trailer for "Michael" garnered a record-breaking 116.2 million views worldwide in its first 24 hours, setting a new record for music biopics.

The film is expected to premiere in April 2026.

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