‘Michael’ surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to become highest grossing music biopic of all time
Deadline says the film reached $911.9 million worldwide after opening in April with the biggest first weekend for a music biopic.
- On June 14, Lionsgate confirmed the biopic Michael surpassed 2018's Bohemian Rhapsody as the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, reaching a global box office total of $932.2 million.
- British producer Graham King achieved a unique milestone by producing both record-breaking films, solidifying his dominance in music biopic history.
- The film debuted to a massive $97 million in North America in April, setting a record for the largest opening weekend for a music biopic before expanding into Japan.
- Production faced turbulence when Lionsgate spent between $10 million and $15 million on reshoots after discovering a legal agreement with Jordan Chandler prevented his film depiction.
- Lionsgate chairman Adam Fogelson confirmed development of a sequel that may explore untouched catalog material as the current release approaches the $1 billion threshold.
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‘Michael’ Surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ As Highest-Grossing Biopic of All Time
Michael Jackson’s biopic, Michael, has dethroned Bohemian Rhapsody to become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, crossing $911.9 million worldwide as the Jaafar Jackson-starring film continues its global rollout. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, the Lionsgate and Universal co-production has surpassed Bohemian Rhapsody‘s total gross with $358.6 million at the domestic box office and $553.3 million internationally …
‘Michael’ surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to become highest grossing music biopic of all time
Michael has officially become the highest grossing music biopic of all time, surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody. READ MORE: ‘Michael’ review: safe, shiny reminder of the King Of Pop’s musical genius The film depicts the life of Michael Jackson, from his early involvement with the Jackson 5 in the 1960s up until the Bad World Tour in the late 1980s, and it sees the King of Pop’s real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson taking on the title role. It opened in Ap…
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