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Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' hits $1 billion and secures Aug 10, 2026 Starz streaming debut
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has crossed the $1 billion global box‑office mark, overtaking Christopher Nolan's *Oppenheimer* and becoming the highest‑grossing biopic and musical biopic ever. The $977 million total includes a $97.2 million opening weekend in the United States, making it Lionsgate’s most successful film to date.
The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, stars Jaafar Jackson as Michael and features a supporting cast that includes Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Larenz Tate and Kat Graham. Its soundtrack, while among the year's biggest, is ineligible for the Grammy Best Compilation Soundtrack category because less than half of its tracks are newly recorded.
Starz has secured exclusive streaming rights, with the film slated to launch on the platform on August 10, 2026 following a standard theatrical‑to‑digital window. The release follows a broader business impact, revitalising interest in the Jackson catalog and underscoring the growing value of legacy music IP in the entertainment economy.
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Antoine Fuqua · Jaafar Jackson · John Logan · Lionsgate · Michael Jackson · Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' (film) · Starz
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael Jackson in the film. cabanadoleitor.com.br · www.vitalthrills.com · variety.com · www.cinemaexpress.com · www.archynewsy.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The film grossed more than $1 billion worldwide. cabanadoleitor.com.br · www.vitalthrills.com · variety.com · www.cinemaexpress.com · www.goldderby.com · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The film will begin streaming on Starz on August 10, 2026. cabanadoleitor.com.br · www.vitalthrills.com · variety.com · www.netflixjunkie.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Starz is the exclusive streaming home for the film's release. www.vitalthrills.com · variety.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The film 'Michael' is a musical biopic about Michael Jackson. cabanadoleitor.com.br · www.vitalthrills.com · variety.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The film is the highest‑grossing biopic of all time. www.vitalthrills.com · www.cinemaexpress.com · cabanadoleitor.com.br
- [DISPUTED] Antoine Fuqua directed the film and John Logan wrote it. cabanadoleitor.com.br · www.vitalthrills.com · variety.com · www.cinemaexpress.com · www.archynewsy.com · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The film was released in theaters on April 24, 2026. cabanadoleitor.com.br · variety.com · www.vitalthrills.com · www.netflixjunkie.com · www.cinemaexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The film's soundtrack is ineligible for the Grammy Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media because it contains less than 50% newly recorded music. www.goldderby.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The film 'Michael' grossed over $1 billion worldwide. www.cinemaexpress.com · cabanadoleitor.com.br · www.vitalthrills.com · www.netflixjunkie.com · variety.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Michael is the highest-grossing biopic of all time. www.cinemaexpress.com · www.netflixjunkie.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lionsgate is the studio behind the film and it is Lionsgate's highest‑grossing film. www.cinemaexpress.com · www.archynewsy.com