Michael Jackson Biopic (‘Michael’) Back at #1 and Crosses $600 Million! | WATCH

*The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” has officially crossed 600 million dollars at the worldwide box office. As of mid-May 2026, the film’s global total sits between $612 million and $622 million. The domestic haul (United States and Canada) accounts for approximately $254 million to $264 million, while international markets have contributed roughly 358 million dollars.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson (Michael’s nephew) as the King of Pop, the film has proven to be a massive commercial victory. Produced on a budget of 155 million to 200 million dollars, “Michael” is already highly profitable, generating a return of three times its production costs or more.

The film reopened at the number one spot during the weekend of May 15-17, 2026, marking its fourth weekend in release. Projected domestic gross for that weekend lands between 25 million and 27 million dollars. Friday estimates showed a solid hold of approximately 7 million dollars, dropping only 20 to 29 percent from the previous Friday. “Michael” outperformed new releases, including the horror film “Obsession” (which opened to roughly 14 million to 15 million dollars) and held ahead of “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”

Record-Breaking Opening and Historic Milestones

“Michael” opened on April 24, 2026, to a record-shattering 97.2 million dollars domestically and approximately 217 million to 218 million dollars globally. That opening weekend set the record for the biggest debut ever for a biopic, surpassing “Straight Outta Compton” (60 million dollars) and “Oppenheimer’s” opening frame. It also claimed the title of biggest opening for a music biopic, beating “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which opened to 51 million dollars domestically.

The film has now become the highest-grossing music biopic domestically of all time. It officially surpassed “Bohemian Rhapsody’s” domestic total of 216.7 million dollars. Globally, “Michael” ranks as the second highest-grossing biopic in history, trailing only “Bohemian Rhapsody” (910.8 million dollars). It has already passed “Elvis,” which finished its run with approximately 289 million dollars worldwide.

Audience Scores Drive Strong Legs

Despite mixed to negative reviews from professional critics, “Michael” has received extraordinary audience reception. The film holds a 95 to 97 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, along with an A CinemaScore. This strong word-of-mouth has driven exceptional legs at the box office.

The film benefited from regaining IMAX and premium large-format screens during its fourth weekend, which fueled its return to the number one position. Fans have praised Jaafar Jackson’s performance and the authorized involvement of the Michael Jackson estate. The musical spectacle and sing-along energy have turned the film into a repeat-viewing event.

Projections Head Toward $850 Million

Looking ahead, industry projections suggest “Michael” is heading toward a final worldwide total between 700 million dollars and 850 million dollars. Some optimistic estimates even eye the possibility of 1 billion dollars if international markets such as Japan and South Korea hold strong. The film is currently scheduled for IMAX re-releases, which are expected to provide additional boosts.

The success of “Michael” cements Michael Jackson’s enduring global appeal at the box office. It highlights the power of audience enthusiasm over critical consensus. Lionsgate and the team behind “Bohemian Rhapsody” have delivered one of the biggest hits of 2026. For comparison, “Bohemian Rhapsody” finished with 910.8 million dollars worldwide, a total “Michael” could approach if its international run maintains momentum. Whether the film reaches the 1 billion dollars milestone remains uncertain, but its status as a cultural and commercial phenomenon is already secured.

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