Launch › Release window · 22 Apr 2026 · T−2
International release begins two days ahead of the US
Universal opened in France, Germany, Mexico, Australia and other markets on 22 April. The film took $18.5M on its first international day.
ReportedGLOBALEUROPEMXAUStudio-led
The numbers
- $18.5MInternational opening dayGross · USD · International, incl. $1.9M Tuesday previews · as of 23 Apr 2026ReportedSource: Variety
Details
- Date
- 22 Apr 2026 · T−2
- Phase
- Launch › Release window
- Category
- Distribution & release
- Markets
- Global, Europe, Mexico, Australia
- Led by
- Studio-led
- Channels
- Cinema
Sources 2
- 'Michael' Kicks Off With Strong $18.5 Million at International Box OfficeVariety · 23 Apr 2026 · variety.com · SecondaryVerifies: International opening day; top markets; Universal's comparisons
- Michael (2026)Box Office Mojo · boxofficemojo.com · ResearchVerifies: Final grosses ($372.3M domestic, $656.4M international, $1.0287B worldwide) and market release dates
More from release window
20 Apr 2026 T−4
Hollywood premiere at the Dolby Theatre with the Jackson family
Jaafar's aunt and uncles La Toya, Marlon, Jermaine and Jackie, and Michael's son Prince, attended. King and Fuqua introduced the cast to a house of 3,300.
USReported
Jaafar Jackson · Colman Domingo · Nia Long
21 Apr 2026 T−3
Reviews land mostly negative, with allegations at the centre
The review embargo lifted three days before release. Deadline reported Rotten Tomatoes at 33% early on. Several critics faulted the film for leaving out the abuse allegations.
GLOBALReported
Fan / organic
22 Apr 2026 T−2
Fan screenings in IMAX and premium formats
The Wednesday early-access shows took $3.8M of the film's $12.6M US previews.
USReported
IMAX