{"id":718662,"date":"2026-06-06T08:58:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T08:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/718662\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T08:58:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T08:58:16","slug":"michael-jackson-movie-nears-box-office-record-for-top-music-biopic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/718662\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Jackson Movie Nears Box Office Record for Top Music Biopic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michael Jackson<\/a>\u2019s big-screen story is on the verge of making box office history.<\/p>\n

More than a month after its theatrical release, Michael<\/a> has generated approximately $846.3 million worldwide<\/a>, putting the film within striking distance of becoming the highest-grossing music biopic ever released.<\/p>\n

According to Billboard<\/a>, the movie now trails only Bohemian Rhapsody, the 2018 Queen film centered on Freddie Mercury, which earned roughly $911 million globally during its theatrical run. With less than $65 million separating the two films, industry observers expect Michael to challenge and potentially surpass that record in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

The momentum remains strong. The film added more than $58 million worldwide over the past week alone, suggesting that its climb toward the top of the all-time music biopic rankings will happen sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

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A major factor in the film\u2019s box office performance has been its international appeal. Nearly 60 percent of Michael\u2018s global revenue has come from markets outside the United States and Canada, underscoring the worldwide reach of Jackson\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n

The film also represents another major win for producer Graham King, who helped bring both Michael and Bohemian Rhapsody to the screen. King previously found success in the music-biopic genre with 2014\u2019s Four Seasons story Jersey Boys.<\/p>\n

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