Michael Jackson Movie Becomes First Biopic to Cross $1 Billion at Global Box Office
The Michael Jackson biopic grossed $1.001 billion worldwide, giving Lionsgate its first film to reach the milestone.
- The film "Michael" reached a historic milestone, becoming the first biopic to earn $1 billion worldwide, surpassing earnings records held by "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Oppenheimer."
- "Michael" shattered expectations after launching, opening to $97 million in North America and $217 million globally, with positive word-of-mouth fueling its run as a box office powerhouse.
- With $629.8 million earned overseas and $371.8 million domestically, the film reached its $1.001 billion global total, while Lionsgate handled North America and Universal distributed internationally.
- Starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson with Colman Domingo and Nia Long as parents Joe and Katherine, the film became Lionsgate Motion Picture Group's highest-grossing release ever.
- Only "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" has reached the billion-dollar mark in 2026, while Disney's "Toy Story 5" follows with $879.1 million as Lionsgate explores greenlighting another Jackson film.
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The biopic “Michael” opened with $97 million in the U.S. and $217 million worldwide, breaking the record for music biopics. The post “Michael” box office record – Exceeds $1 billion appeared first on in.gr.
Despite the controversy that accompanied the debut in the halls, the biopic on Michael Jackson exceeded the billion dollars in tickets sold worldwide. Michael by Antoine Fuqua became the first biographical film to cross this goal. (ANSA)
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