The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has crossed a major milestone at the global box office, earning around $423.9 million worldwide and becoming the second-highest-grossing music biopic of all time.
The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson in the lead role, continues to perform strongly in theatres weeks after its release. It has maintained steady earnings across key international markets, helping it climb the all-time rankings in the music biopic category.
Industry reports show that the movie has now secured the No. 2 position among music biopics globally, trailing only Bohemian Rhapsody, which remains the genre’s top performer. The film has also consistently held strong in multiple regions, with notable box office contributions from North America, Europe, and Asia.
Michael opened with a record-breaking global debut of about $217 million, which was the highest-ever opening for a music biopic. The strong start was driven by high audience interest in Michael Jackson’s life story and the involvement of his estate in the production.
Despite mixed critical reviews, the film has benefited from strong audience turnout and word-of-mouth. Its sustained performance over several weeks has helped it pass major box office benchmarks and secure its position among the top music-based films in cinema history.
Reports also suggest that the film’s success has sparked discussions about expanding the franchise, with early talks of sequels exploring later stages of Michael Jackson’s life and career.
The movie’s global earnings have continued to rise as it rolls out in additional international markets, further boosting its overall total. Analysts note that its performance reflects the continued global appeal of music-driven biographical films, especially those centred on iconic artists.
With its $423.9 million worldwide total, Michael has firmly established itself as one of the most commercially successful music biopics ever released, and its final box office run is still ongoing.
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