Archive · 9 Nov 2025
'Michael' Trailer Surpasses Taylor Swift's Trailer With 116 Million Views
A new trailer for a movie about Michael Jackson called 'Michael' has become the most watched trailer ever for a music movie.
In just one day, it got over 116 million views online.
This is more than the trailer for Taylor Swift's concert movie, 'The Eras Tour,' which had 96 million views.
The 'Michael' trailer stars Jaafar Jackson, who is Michael Jackson's nephew, playing his uncle.
People are saying Jaafar looks a lot like Michael and is doing a good job.
The movie, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is set to come out in 2026.
It will tell the story of Michael Jackson's life and career.
The trailer has lines like 'I know you have been waiting a long time for this' and 'Honour your past and embrace the future.'
The trailer for Michael Jackson's biopic 'Michael' achieved 116.2 million global views in its first 24 hours.
This viewership makes it the most-viewed trailer launch in history for any music biopic or concert film.
The 'Michael' trailer surpassed the 96.1 million views of Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' trailer.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, in the lead role.
The biopic 'Michael' is scheduled for release on April 24, 2026.
- Who
- The teaser trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael'
- What
- Became the most-viewed trailer for any music biopic or concert film in history, achieving 116.2 million global views in its first 24 hours, surpassing Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' trailer.
- When
- Within the first 24 hours of its release
- Where
- Globally
- Why
- The trailer's record-breaking viewership indicates significant anticipation for the Michael Jackson biopic.
Public Reception
Public Reception
Trailer Viewership
Public Reception
The trailer for Michael Jackson's biopic 'Michael' achieved a record-breaking 116.2 million global views in its first 24 hours, surpassing Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' trailer.
Public Reception
The trailer for Michael Jackson's biopic 'Michael' achieved a record-breaking 116.2 million global views in its first 24 hours, surpassing Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' trailer.
- Movie Title
- Michael
- Trailer Views (24 Hours)
- 116.2 Million
- Record Type
- Most-viewed music biopic/concert film trailer in history
- Previous Record Holder
- Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' trailer (96.1 Million views)
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Screenwriter
- John Logan
- Starring
- Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson
- Release Date
- April 24, 2026
Sources
‘Michael’ Teaser Traffic Racks Up 116M+ Views, Record Trailer Launch For Lionsgate
Michael: Michael Jackson biopic trailer becomes most-viewed music biopic launch in history, earns 116+ M views
Michael Jackson biopic trailer breaks records with 116M views; pop star's nephew Jaafar stuns fans with moonwalk
