Jackson family eager to cash in after $217M opening weekend for 'Michael'
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The biopic “Michael” had a record-breaking $217 million opening weekend, reigniting public interest in Michael Jackson and boosting the entire Jackson family’s profile and opportunities.
- The film, involving family members as actors and executive producers, focuses on Michael’s career highlights and aims to celebrate his legacy while avoiding heavy emphasis on past abuse allegations.
- Plans for a Jackson family tour titled “Thriller” are underway, featuring several siblings and potentially Janet Jackson as the headliner, aiming to capitalize on the renewed attention.
- A sequel to the film is in development, expected to explore Michael’s personal life and later career while steering clear of controversial topics like his 2005 trial and the Martin Bashir interview.
- The Jackson estate, which invested $150 million in the first film now nearing $1 billion in revenue, is likely to lead future projects, with the family fully supportive of continuing the film series and related ventures.
