New Michael Jackson Action Figure On The Way Amid ‘Michael’ Movie Mania

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentNew Michael Jackson Action Figure On The Way Amid ‘Michael’ Movie ManiaByTim Lammers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorApr 26, 2026, 02:26pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Damtoys Collectibles' 12-inch action figure of Michael Jackson from his "Smoorth Criminal" music video.Damtoys Collectibles/Sideshow CollectiblesMichael Jackson is getting a new, highly detailed action figure as the King of Pop’s biopic, Michael, is packing audiences in theaters worldwide.Starring Jaafar Jackson, who is the late Michael Jackson’s nephew and Jermaine Jackson’s son, in the title role, Michael rocketed past pre-release box office projections to earn a projected $97 million in its opening weekend in North American theaters, according to Deadline. Forbes‘Michael’ Thrills With $97 Million Opening Weekend At Box OfficeBy Tim LammersOn top of that, the Hollywood trade publication projected Michael to earn $120.4 million from 82 international markets, which, if the estimate holds, would result in a worldwide box office opening of more than $217 million. The massive audience response to Michael came amid an overwhelming rejection of the film by movie critics.Rated PG-13, Michael chronicles the rise of the iconic pop star from a 10-year-old singer (Juliano Valde) with his brothers in The Jackson 5 to his global success in adulthood with his Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad albums. The ending of Michael teases a potential sequel with a title card that reads, “His Story Continues,” a play on Jackson’s HIStory greatest hits compilation released in 1995.Damtoys Collectiibles' Michael Jackson "Smooth Criminal" action figure.Damtoys Collectibles/Sideshow CollectiblesMORE FOR YOUAs Michael mania takes hold in theaters, a new 1:6 scale (12-inch) actio...