The Michael Jackson film starring Jafar Jackson became the highest-grossing biopic of all time, earning US$977 million at the worldwide box office.
“Michael” becomes highest-grossing biopic
According to a report on Variety, “Michael” has earned $607.2 million overseas and $370.2 million domestically since April.Directed by Antoine Fuqua, “Michael” follows pop icon Michael Jackson’s journey from the Jackson 5 to his status as the King of Pop.The singer’s real-life nephew, Jafar Jackson, portrayed Michael Jackson in his acting debut. Colman Domingo and Nia Long were seen as Joe and Katherine’s parents.
Michael beats Oppenheimer
The Michael Jackson biopic surpassed Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” to reach this milestone. As the previous record holder, Oppenheimer earned $975 million worldwide, an impressive total for an R-rated historical drama.
“Michael” became the highest-grossing musical film
Meanwhile, ‘Michael’ has already ranked as the biggest musical biopic of all time, surpassing 2018’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ which grossed US$911 million worldwide.The project was developed with support from several members of Jackson’s family years after his death in 2009 at the age of fifty.
About “Michael”
According to the film’s official description, Michael presents “an honest portrait of a fascinating and complex music icon.” The story ends in 1988, focusing on Jackson’s rise to global stardom and not covering the allegations that emerged in later years, People magazine reported.Along with the latest record, “Michael” is also Lionsgate’s highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing 2013’s “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” The studio is expected to greenlight another film about Jackson.
