Japanese fans of Michael have another reason to return to the big screen, with IMAX screenings being added or revived at 26 cinemas nationwide from Friday, August 21.
The expansion brings the number of Japanese IMAX theatres showing the Michael Jackson biopic to 59 locations, with additional screenings continuing at several cinemas that began showing the film last week.
Among the newly added locations are 11 TOHO Cinemas, five Cinema Sunshine theatres and eight Lawson United Cinemas locations, alongside screenings at 109 Cinemas Shobu and Earth Cinemas Himeji. Some locations begin their IMAX screenings on later dates, including TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku on August 22 and Cinema Sunshine Yamato-Koriyama on August 24.
Fans can check the complete and latest screening schedule through the official Japanese theatre listing.
But the IMAX expansion isn’t the only exciting news for Japanese fans. A second phase of the film’s “Enthusiastic Encore Viewing Campaign” is now underway, offering some extraordinary rewards for those who keep returning to see Michael in theatres.
Running from August 3 through December 6, 2026, the campaign rewards fans based on the number of times they watch the film. Viewers simply upload their eligible tickets through the campaign’s dedicated entry form, with the required number of tickets uploaded together.
And the prizes get increasingly impressive.
Watch 30 Times — Character Poster Set
Fans who see Michael 30 times by December 6 will have the chance to win a Character Poster Set, featuring four different B1-size posters.
Each poster measures approximately 72.8 × 103 cm (28.7 × 40.6 inches), making this a substantial piece of promotional memorabilia for collectors.
Watch 50 Times — Giant Theatre Banner Set
Reach 50 viewings and the prize gets even bigger.
The reward is a Theatre-Use Giant Banner & Poster Complete Set, including a giant promotional banner and poster. The set also includes a particularly special item: a poster signed by cast members and the producer(s).
The prize is essentially a piece of theatre-used promotional material combined with a signed keepsake.
Watch 100 Times — Mystery Prize
For the most dedicated fans, there is also a reward for reaching an incredible 100 viewings by December 6.
The prize has not yet been revealed, making this the ultimate mystery reward of the campaign.
The campaign is a lottery, so reaching the required number of viewings does not automatically guarantee a prize. Fans can select their preferred prize course when submitting their application.
There are also a few important rules. A ticket purchased for multiple people may only provide one admission QR code for campaign purposes, meaning individual applicants should purchase individual tickets. Screenshots of QR codes and purchase confirmation emails are also accepted.
The campaign terms also state that prizes may have minor scratches or creases and cannot be exchanged or returned, while prize images are for illustration purposes and may differ from the actual items. The campaign may also end without prior notice.
With Michael continuing to attract enthusiastic audiences in Japan, the return of IMAX screenings, combined with rewards that become more spectacular the more times fans watch, is certainly giving Japanese fans plenty of reasons to keep chasing Michael over and over again.
