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entertainment · 3 outlets · 3 linked reports

'Michael' Becomes the Highest-Grossing Biopic of All Time

2026-07-06

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Summary

The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has grossed about $977 million worldwide, surpassing 'Oppenheimer' as the highest-grossing biopic of any kind.
It also topped 'Bohemian Rhapsody' ($911M) as the biggest music biopic ever, after a record $217 million global opening.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film stars the singer's real-life nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in his acting debut.
Distributed by Lionsgate in the US and Universal abroad, it has earned roughly $370M domestically and $607M overseas since April.

The question

Music biopics have become one of Hollywood's most reliable blockbusters.

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