Michael Jackson Biopic Makes History With $1 Billion Box Office

WHO:

AllHipHop - The biopic "Michael" features Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson.

Deadline - Lionsgate and Universal are the studios behind the film "Michael."

WHAT:

AllHipHop - "Michael" has officially topped $1 billion worldwide.

Screen Rant - "Michael" becomes the first biopic to ever earn $1 billion at the box office.

Deadline - "Michael" crossed $1 billion after 12 weekends in release.

Variety - "Michael" has generated $629.8 million overseas and $371.8 million domestically, bringing its global tally to $1.001 billion.

WHERE:

Variety - The film's box office earnings include $629.8 million from international markets and $371.8 million from the domestic market.

WHEN:

Deadline - "Michael" is the second movie to cross the $1 billion milestone in 2026.

WHY:

Variety - Despite behind-the-scenes drama and critical challenges, "Michael" has been breaking records.

HOW:

Deadline - "Michael" is Lionsgate's first movie to hit the $1 billion milestone.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 17:16 UTC)

The biopic "Michael," featuring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, has officially topped $1 billion worldwide, making it the first biopic to achieve this milestone at the box office. The film, produced by Lionsgate and Universal, crossed the billion-dollar mark after 12 weekends in release, with global earnings of $629.8 million from international markets and $371.8 million domestically. Despite facing behind-the-scenes drama and critical challenges, "Michael" has become Lionsgate's first movie to reach this significant financial achievement.