Thriller Nights: ‘Michael’ Dancing To $12.5M+ In Previews, Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score At 96% – Box Office Update

• Michael Jackson Biopic’s Strong Preview Numbers
• Audience Loves ‘Michael’ So Far!
• A Look at the Hype

Okay, you guys, we just saw the numbers for the new Michael Jackson biopic, ‘Michael,’ and seriously, they are impressive!

The movie is pulling in serious cash even before its official wide release. We’re talking over $12.5 million from just the early fan shows and previews. That’s HUGE!

And guess what? The people who have seen it? They are LOVING it. The audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is a sky-high 96%. That’s almost perfect!

It feels like everyone is ready to jump back into the world of Michael Jackson. The vibe is electric, and the anticipation is real. We can almost *see* the excitement building, like a vibrant, energetic painting.

This early success is a big signal that fans are here for this story. It’s a massive win for Lionsgate!

Our Take

Honestly, these preview numbers are wild! It shows just how much people still connect with Michael Jackson’s music and his story. While we’ve seen some mixed reviews already (you can check out our take on the movie itself here: [Michael movie review: Michael Jackson biopic never takes a peek at the dark side](https://buzzmediatimes.com/michael-movie-review-michael-jackson-biopic-never-takes-a-peek-at-the-dark-side/)), the audience is clearly feeling it. We’re really curious to see how this performs throughout the weekend and beyond. This is definitely a big moment for music biopics.