The biographical film Michael, based on the life of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, has surpassed $1 billion at the worldwide box office, becoming the highest-grossing biopic in cinema history.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film has overtaken previous record holders Bohemian Rhapsody and Oppenheimer in global earnings. Bohemian Rhapsody earned approximately $911 million worldwide, while Oppenheimer collected around $977 million during its theatrical run. With its latest milestone, Michael has established a new benchmark for biographical films.
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The movie stars Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the lead role, while Juliano Krue Valdi portrays the singer durin g his younger years. The supporting cast includes Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Jessica Sula, all of whom play key roles in telling the story of the music icon’s life and career.
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film has enjoyed overwhelming support from audiences. It holds a critics’ score of 40 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, while audience reception has been significantly stronger, with the film earning a 97 percent audience score.
According to reports, Michael generated a record-breaking $217 million during its opening week worldwide, marking the biggest opening ever for a musical biopic. The strong start was followed by continued box office success across international markets, eventually pushing the film past the $1 billion mark.
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The film chronicles Michael Jackson’s rise to global fame, exploring his childhood, family background, musical achievements, and the challenges he faced throughout his career. It also highlights the impact he had on the music industry and popular culture, making it one of the most anticipated and widely discussed biographical films in recent years.
The movie’s record-breaking performance has been celebrated by Michael Jackson fans around the world and is being regarded as a major milestone for the global film industry.