The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has passed Bohemian Rhapsody to become the highest-grossing music biopic ever, with global earnings reported at $911.9 million.
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Michael has officially passed Bohemian Rhapsody to become the ever, according to new . The Michael Jackson film has reached $911.9 million worldwide, moving ahead of the Freddie Mercury and Queen drama that had long held the record. The result puts Michael close to the rare $1 billion mark and confirms how powerful music nostalgia can be at the cinema.
The film was released on April 24, 2026, and stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, in the . Antoine Fuqua directed the movie, while John Logan wrote the screenplay. The cast also includes Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier and Mike Myers. Producer Graham King, who also worked on Bohemian Rhapsody, helped bring the project to theaters.
The is striking because Michael has also been controversial. Supporters point to the performances, music sequences and audience interest in Jackson’s career. Critics argue that the film avoids the most difficult parts of his legacy, including later abuse allegations, and presents a of a complicated life.
That tension may not have hurt ticket sales. Musical biopics often work because they combine familiar songs, dramatic personal stories and the feeling of a concert event. For many viewers, the chance to hear Jackson’s hits in a large theater was enough to make the film feel like a .
The record also changes the standard for future music films. Bohemian Rhapsody proved that a pop-star story could become a global blockbuster. Michael has now even higher, showing studios that music catalogs, family approval and strong marketing can turn a biopic into one of the biggest films of the year.
Still, the debate around the film will continue. A box office record measures commercial success, not historical completeness. Michael is now the top-grossing music biopic ever, but its legacy will depend on how audiences and critics remember both its entertainment value and the choices it made about what to leave out.
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