'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.
- The biographical drama Michael surpassed Bohemian Rhapsody to become the highest-grossing music biopic in history, nearing a $1 billion global box office milestone 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 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 in biopic earnings.
- Surging interest in the Jacksons' back catalogue has sent Thriller to Number Seven on the Billboard 200, significantly boosting the estate's revenue alongside the film's commercial success.
- Despite controversy surrounding Jackson's past, the production team has hinted at a sequel; critics argue the film glosses over allegations chronicled in Leaving Neverland and other accusers' accounts.
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Le Journal de Montreal
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…
Beatles Biopic Pressure Builds After Michael Jackson Film Success | EURweb | Black News, Culture, Entertainment & More
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in Michael. Photo Credit: Glen Wilson *The global success of Michael Jackson’s biopic “Michael” has raised the stakes for the upcoming Beatles film series. The project now faces higher expectations across the industry. “Michael” has earned about $888.1 million worldwide. It now sits close to the top of the music biopic box office rankings. It trails only “Bohemian Rhapsody” for the top position. That performance…
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