Michael biopic nears Lionsgate highest grossing record

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has reached $897.9 million globally after its seventh weekend, positioning it to surpass Lionsgate's previous top earners.

The Antoine Fuqua-directed film added $23.1 million worldwide during the weekend ending June 7. Domestic earnings stand at $354.2 million while international totals reach $543.7 million including Volga markets. Michael has already exceeded the lifetime grosses of Bohemian Rhapsody in multiple territories such as the UK, France, Germany, Brazil and Australia. It passed the $865 million of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and the $868.5 million of Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 earlier in its run. Japan, the final major overseas market, is scheduled to open June 12. Industry trackers expect the release to push the worldwide total past $900 million and potentially beyond Bohemian Rhapsody's $911 million finish.

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Michael Jackson biopic opens strong at box office amid review divide

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The Michael Jackson biopic Michael launched to a projected $95 million to $100 million U.S. debut and $200 million globally, marking a major win for Lionsgate despite a 38% Rotten Tomatoes critics score. Audiences gave it a 96% approval rating, praising Jaafar Jackson's portrayal of the singer. The film ends in 1988, avoiding later abuse allegations due to legal constraints from a settlement with accuser Jordan Chandler.

One week after its record-breaking $218.8 million global opening, Liongate's Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has crossed $300 million worldwide. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, has surpassed Warner Bros.' 'Elvis' to claim the No. 2 spot among musical biopics, behind only 'Bohemian Rhapsody', fueled by strong international holds.

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The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' debuted with $97.2 million in North America and $218.8 million globally over its opening weekend. The Lionsgate release earned $25.4 million on Sunday, exceeding expectations by $400,000. It marks the second-largest global opening of 2026 so far.

Universal's Super Mario Galaxy Movie grossed $152.1 million worldwide in its second weekend, pushing its global cumulative total to $629 million. The animated sequel now stands as the highest-grossing MPA release of 2026, trailing only China's Pegasus 3. It is projected to reach $700 million next weekend.

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The sequel to the 2006 hit was projected to surpass the original movie's lifetime global gross of $326.5 million on May 8. As of the prior day, it had accumulated $324 million worldwide. The film continues its strong run in its second weekend at the North American box office.

Director Antoine Fuqua of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' expressed skepticism about certain child abuse allegations against the singer in an interview with The New Yorker. He discussed major reshoots prompted by legal restrictions from a past settlement. The film opens in theaters on April 24 from Lionsgate.

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