Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' becomes highest‑grossing film biography worldwide

The film "Michael", a biographical drama about pop icon Michael Jackson starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, has earned approximately US$ 977 million worldwide, overtaking Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer" as the top‑grossing biopic in history. The movie set multiple records, becoming Lionsgate’s biggest global box‑office hit and the most successful musical biopic, surpassing previous leaders such as "Bohemian Rhapsody". Its opening weekend garnered US$ 97 million in the United States and US$ 217 million globally, and it has now achieved the highest opening for any musical biography across 65 international markets.

The success highlights continuing public interest in Jackson’s life and career, with the film expected to reach the US$ 1 billion mark, potentially becoming only the second film of 2026 to do so after "Super Mario Bros.".