The film Michael has crossed the $1 billion mark in global box office revenue, Vulture reports.
- July 13, 2026
AceShowbiz - The film Michael has crossed the $1 billion mark in global box office revenue, Vulture reports. This milestone makes it the first biographical movie ever to earn more than one billion dollars worldwide.
In addition to this record-breaking global haul, the movie has earned $371.8 million domestically and $629.8 million internationally, per Vulture. Justjared also noted these figures, confirming the film's impressive financial performance. Variety adds that Michael has overtaken previous top biopics, surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody’s $911 million to become the highest-grossing musical biopic ever. It has even outpaced Oppenheimer, which earned $975 million, to claim the title of highest-grossing film based on a real person. Furthermore, Michael stands as Lionsgate’s highest-grossing release, beating hits like The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, marking the studio’s first film to break the billion-dollar barrier.
Michael is a biographical drama directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Lionsgate. The movie chronicles Michael Jackson’s journey from his early days as the frontman of the Jackson 5 to his rise as a global solo superstar. The cast features Jaafar Jackson in his acting debut portraying Michael Jackson, alongside Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, and others. Lionsgate handled the North American release, while Universal managed international distribution. Plans for a sequel focusing on later chapters of Jackson’s life are already underway.
This achievement not only cements Michael as a landmark in the biopic genre but also signals a strong appetite for music-based films. Its success could encourage studios to invest more in similar projects, while Lionsgate’s milestone reflects a significant win in the competitive box office landscape. The film’s billion-dollar milestone underscores Michael Jackson’s enduring cultural impact and the continued fascination with his life story.
This article is based on reporting originally published by Vulture.
