It is official. Michael, the blockbuster biopic about Michael Jackson, has crossed $1 billion at the worldwide box office. The movie has earned approximately $371.8 million in North America and $629.8 million internationally, bringing its global total to more than $1.001 billion.
This is much more than another successful music movie. Michael is now the first biographical film in cinema history to pass the billion-dollar mark. It has surpassed Bohemian Rhapsody as the biggest musical biopic and moved ahead of Oppenheimer to become the highest-grossing biographical movie of any kind. It is also the first Lionsgate film to reach $1 billion.
Michael Jackson’s Biopic Breaks the Billion-Dollar Record
The film follows Michael Jackson’s rise from a gifted child performing with the Jackson 5 to the global superstar behind Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, it stars Michael’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in his first major film role. Audiences were especially interested in seeing someone from Michael’s own family recreate the voice, movements and performances that helped make him the King of Pop.
The billion-dollar achievement also shows how strongly Michael Jackson continues to connect with audiences around the world. The movie opened with $97 million in North America and $217 million globally, setting a new opening-weekend record for a musical biopic. It continued attracting audiences for months, eventually reaching a milestone that no previous biographical movie had achieved.
Official Trailer for Michael
Long before Hollywood turned his life into a blockbuster, Michael was already rewriting entertainment history. Thriller became the first album to receive a 30-times multi-platinum certification in the United States. In 1984, Michael became the first artist to win eight Grammy Awards in one night, including Album of the Year for Thriller and Record of the Year for “Beat It.”
His music videos changed what audiences expected from television. His performances made the Moonwalk famous around the world and his songs brought together generations of listeners from different countries and cultures. Now, years after his final performance, Michael Jackson has inspired another record that places his name back at the top.
His music, his moves and his unmatched artistry continue to inspire millions proving once more why he stands as the Greatest of All Time. The $1 billion milestone is not just a box office record it is a testament to a legacy that keeps on giving. Head to theaters to support the film and keep the moonwalk alive.