The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' is currently the number one film at the Japanese box office for its third consecutive week, with a sequel in development.
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has been a sustained box office success in Japan, opening at number one for the June 12-14 weekend and holding that position for the third consecutive week through June 26-28, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha rankings. The film's performance is notable for a non-anime, non-franchise Hollywood biopic in a summer slate dominated by franchise and sequel titles, including 'Supergirl,' a new 'Keroro Gunsō' theatrical feature, and the latest 'Anpanman' film.
Leading up to the release, the production team released a clip recreating Jackson's 1983 'Billie Jean' performance, where the singer first performed the moonwalk. The scene was filmed at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the same venue as the original 'Motown 25' special. The film stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, who underwent two years of rehearsal and analyzed original footage frame by frame. Director Antoine Fuqua said the team felt a responsibility to accurately recreate the historic moment. The film also announced a three-day limited IMAX preview screening from June 5 to 7 at 62 theaters nationwide.
Producer Graham King revealed in a Japan interview that the team discussed recreating Disneyland's 'Captain EO' attraction for the film, but it was cut due to time constraints and rights issues. King noted a sequel is in development, leaving the possibility open. The film traces Jackson's life from his childhood in the Jackson 5 through his solo career and global fame. The supporting cast includes Colman Domingo as father Joseph, Nia Long as mother Katherine, Kendrick Sampson as producer Quincy Jones, and Miles Teller as lawyer John Branca. The screenplay is by John Logan, with Graham King producing. 'Michael' opened nationwide on June 12, distributed by Kino Films.
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The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' held the number one spot at the Japanese box office for the third consecutive week, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha's June 26-28 rankings. Three new films entered the top five: 'Supergirl' at second, a new 'Keroro Gunsō' theatrical feature at fourth, and the latest 'Anpanman' film at fifth.
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' debuted at #1 in Japan's box office for June 12-14, 2026, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha. Other new entries include 'Osomatsu-san: The Human Scum-ification Plan!!!!!?' at #3, 'Bluey in Cinema: The Sign' at #8, and 'Temporary Extra Service: Milky☆Subway Local Train to the Theater' at #9.
Producer Graham King revealed in a Japan interview that the team discussed recreating Disneyland's 'Captain EO' attraction for the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael.' The attraction, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and executive produced by George Lucas, was ultimately cut due to time constraints and rights issues. King noted a sequel is in development, leaving the possibility open.
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has released a new clip recreating the 1983 'Billie Jean' performance where the singer first performed the moonwalk. The film stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, who underwent two years of rehearsal and analyzed original footage frame by frame to match the movements. The scene was filmed at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the same venue where the original 'Motown 25' special was recorded. Director Antoine Fuqua said the team felt a responsibility to accurately recreate the historic moment. The film also announces a three-day limited IMAX preview screening from June 5 to 7 at 62 theaters nationwide. Attendees will receive an A3 poster on a first-come, first-served basis. The movie traces Jackson's life from his childhood in the Jackson 5 through his solo career and global fame. The supporting cast includes Colman Domingo as father Joseph, Nia Long as mother Katherine, Kendrick Sampson as producer Quincy Jones, and Miles Teller as lawyer John Branca. The screenplay is by John Logan, with Graham King producing. 'Michael' opens nationwide on June 12, distributed by Kino Films.