Jackson family eager to cash in after $217M opening weekend for ‘Michael’ —with talks of ‘Thriller’ tour and movie sequels
The Jackson family is capitalizing on the $217 million opening weekend of the biopic 'Michael,' which has reignited public interest in the musical dynasty. With the film's success, discussions have begun about a potential 'Thriller' tour and a sequel to the movie, both of which could further leverage Michael Jackson's legacy. Family members involved in the film as producers are receiving significant financial payouts, and there is renewed momentum to reunite the family around new entertainment ventures.
- ▪The biopic 'Michael' earned $217 million in its opening weekend, far exceeding the projected $60 million.
- ▪Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson portrayed him in the film, while his son Prince served as an executive producer.
- ▪The Jackson family is exploring a 'Thriller' tour, potentially headlined by Janet Jackson, with several siblings already committed.
- ▪Lionsgate and the Jackson Estate are considering a sequel, with roughly 30% of potential footage already filmed.
- ▪Janet Jackson and Randy Jackson chose not to participate in the film as executive producers.
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Entertainment Jackson family eager to cash in after $217M opening weekend for ‘Michael’ —with talks of ‘Thriller’ tour and movie sequels By Stacy Brown Published May 1, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET After a record-smashing $217 million opening weekend for biopic “Michael” at the box office, the Jackson family have burst back into the spotlight — and are intent on taking center stage. The musical family see the movie as the ultimate validation of Michael, who died suddenly in 2009 while rehearsing a comeback tour, and a great opportunity. “The success of this movie didn’t just bring Michael back,” one family source told The Post. “It brought all of them back.
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