'Michael' Nears $1 Billion at the Box Office, Eyes Major All
The Jaafar Jackson film has earned $932.2 million worldwide and passed Bohemian Rhapsody after strong global ticket sales.
- Nearing a $1 billion global box office milestone, the biopic 'Michael' has officially become the highest-grossing music biopic in history, surpassing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' after adding $38 million in its eighth weekend.
- A 20-year-old settlement clause with Jordan Chandler forced the reshooting of the film's third act, shifting the conclusion to focus on Jackson's 1987 'Bad' tour preparation instead of addressing the accuser's allegations.
- Director Antoine Fuqua's 'Lionsgate' production, starring Jaafar Jackson, has grossed $911.9 million worldwide including $358.6 million domestically, setting records in France, Mexico, and Brazil while trailing only Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' among all biopics.
- The 'Jacksons' back catalogue has seen renewed interest, sending 'Thriller' to Number Seven on the 'Billboard' 200 and significantly boosting the estate's revenue from the film's global box office performance.
- Despite criticism that the film glosses over allegations chronicled in 'Leaving Neverland', the production team has already hinted at a sequel, signaling continued commercial interest despite controversy surrounding the musician's legacy.
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Le Journal de QuebecDespite the controversy, the film about Michael Jackson becomes the most lucrative musical biographical drama in history.
Michael is the highest-grossing music biopic in history
Michael, the biopic chronicling the early life of the late popstar Michael Jackson, has become the highest-grossing music biopic in the genre’s history. The film has raked in $911.9 million dollars worldwide since its release in April, including $358.6 million domestically. In taking the title, Michael has dethroned 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody, the Rami Malek-starring exploration of late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. Michael has also become the s…
'Michael' Is Officially the Highest-Grossing Music Biopic of All Time
“Michael,” the long-awaited biographical drama centered on the life and career of Michael Jackson, has officially become the highest-grossing music biopic in film history, surpassing the global box office record previously held by “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson as his famous uncle, crossed the milestone during its eighth week in theaters. Industry estimates place its worldwide earnings above …
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