‘Michael’ Crosses $1 Billion, First Biopic to Surpass Coveted Box Office Milestone
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has become the first biopic in history to surpass $1 billion in global box office revenue. The film achieved this milestone despite critical backlash and behind-the-scenes controversy, setting a new record for Lionsgate.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in the commercial viability of musical biopics and establishes a new financial benchmark for the genre.
‘Michael’ Crosses $1 Billion, First Biopic to Surpass Coveted Box Office Milestone "Michael" has surpassed $1 billion in global ticket sales, becoming the first biopic to achieve the coveted box office milestone.
The crowd-pleasing film about Michael Jackson has generated $629.8 million overseas and $371.8 million domestically, bringing its global tally to $1.001 billion.
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