According to Forbes, since 2009 Michael Jackson 's fortune has brought in $3.5 billion in income.
Last year alone he earned $105 million, more than any living artist.
Earnings come from music, films, shows and licensing deals. Even after his death, his name continues to be one of the most profitable in the world.
Meanwhile, the first trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic has made history, immediately becoming a global phenomenon.
Just hours after its release, it became the most watched trailer for a musical biopic of all time.
According to WaveMetrix data released on November 8, the trailer reached more than 116.2 million views worldwide, surpassing any previous record for the genre.
The film, produced by Lionsgate and directed by Antoine Fuqua, will be released in theaters on April 24, 2026. The role of the King of Pop is played by Jaafar Jackson, the grandson of the legendary artist, who will play his uncle on screen.
Alongside him is Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo, who plays Joe Jackson, Michael's father.
The cast also includes Miles Teller as lawyer John Branca, Kat Graham as Diana Ross, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe, Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones, and Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael .
The trailer's incredible success has surprised even the producers themselves.
Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group President Adam Fogelson stated that anticipation for the film has been much greater than anticipated, adding that there is a possibility that Michael Jackson's story will continue with a second film.