Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ nears $1 billion worldwide box‑office

Lionsgate’s biographical film “Michael,” starring Jaafar Jackson as his uncle, has become the highest‑grossing music biopic ever. Worldwide earnings have topped $911 million, with $363.5 million from North America and $553.3 million from international markets, putting the film on track to join the billion‑dollar club.

The movie topped the UK Official Film home‑entertainment chart for the week ending June 17 and has enjoyed strong retail sales. In Japan, the film opened on June 12 and posted an estimated $1.4 million on its sixth day, bringing its cumulative total to $11.3 million and positioning it to surpass previous Hollywood releases in the territory.

Industry observers note that “Michael” has set new records for music biopics and is the second‑highest‑grossing biopic globally, behind only “Oppenheimer.” Lionsgate’s motion‑picture chair has signaled plans for a sequel, reflecting the film’s commercial success.