"Michael" Makes $1 Billion & Box-Office History
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 film has grossed $371.8 million in the United States.
The director of the biopeak was Antoine Fukua, written by John Logan, and produced by Graham King, John Branca and John McClain.
Michael crosses $1 billion after 12 weekends in theatres, a first for Lionsgate
Michael has crossed $1 billion worldwide after 12 weekends in theatres, becoming Lionsgate's first film to reach the mark. The milestone also makes it the studio's biggest title and delivers career-best totals for Antoine Fuqua and Graham King.
Michael Dances Past Glorious 2026 Milestone, but Another Movie Will Beat It
Photo Credit: Lionsgate Films The King of Pop’s biopic just hit a number that no biography has ever touched before. The Michael Jackson biopic crossed a historic box office milestone, but a familiar animated franchise is already closing in on its throne. Michael finally enters the Billion Dollar club Antoine Fuqua’s Michael biopic officially crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office on July 12, 2026. The film earned $371.8 million …
'Michael': Jaafar Jackson starrer becomes the first biopic to hit USD 1 billion worldwide
The Michael biopic has surpassed one billion dollars in global box office revenue, making it the first-ever biopic to achieve this remarkable feat. Since its release in April, the film has shattered multiple records. Director Antoine Fuqua expressed heartfelt appreciation for the worldwide audience's support, highlighting the film's tribute to Michael Jackson's lasting influence on music and culture.
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