When was the teaser trailer for Michael (2026 film) released?

The teaser trailer for Michael (2026 film) was released on November 6, 2025.

Lionsgate released the film’s teaser trailer on November 6, 2025. The preview used a mashup of Michael Jackson songs, including “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” “Beat It,” “Human Nature,” “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough” and “Billie Jean.”

The teaser became a major online event. It was viewed 30 million times in its first six hours and 116.2 million times in its first 24 hours, exceeding the previous first-day trailer performance for a Lionsgate film.

The trailer’s performance was also compared with Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, whose trailer had recorded 96.1 million views in its first 24 hours. The teaser date is earlier than the film’s April 2026 Berlin premiere and United States release.