Jaafar Jackson’s ‘Michael’ Makes History with $1 Billion Box Office Gross
The Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’, starring Jaafar Jackson, has become the <a href="https://comicvibe.com/marvel-studios-<a href="https://comicvibe.com/spy-x-family-chapter-138-release-date-time-where-to-read/” title=”Spy x Family Chapter 138 Release Date, Time & Where to Read”>releases-its-first-post/” title=”Marvel Studios Releases Its First Post”>first biopic to earn $1 billion in global ticket sales. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film charts Jackson’s journey from the Jackson 5 to the King of Pop, breaking multiple box office records since its release
Devdiscourse News Desk|Updated: 12-07-2026 23:16 IST | Created: 12-07-2026 23:16 IST
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Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of Michael Jackson in the biopic ‘Michael’ has propelled the film to an unprecedented milestone, generating over $1 billion in global box office receipts. As the film secured $629.8 million overseas and amassed $371.8 million domestically, culminating in a staggering $1.001 billion worldwide
A notable achievement since its April debut, ‘Michael’ shattered musical biopic records with an opening weekend domestic haul of $97 million and a global debut of $217 million, surpassing 2015’s ‘Straight Outta Compton’. The movie has set a new benchmark, eclipsing 2018’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ with its $911 million earnings, to become the highest-grossing musical biopic. It also marks a historic first for Lionsgate, as the studio’s only title to hit the billion-dollar mark
Helmed by director Antoine Fuqua, ‘Michael’ captures the ascent of the legendary pop star from his early days with the Jackson 5 to his coronation as the King of Pop. Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s real-life nephew, makes his acting debut in the titular role, with Colman Domingo and Nia Long portraying his parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson. The family-supported project avoids later controversies, focusing on the icon’s meteoric rise, ending in 1988
