“Michael,” starring Jafar Jackson, has become the highest-grossing biopic of all time, grossing $977 million worldwide.
‘Michael’ becomes highest-grossing biopic
According to Variety, “Michael” has earned $607.2 million overseas and $370.2 million domestically since April.“Michael,” directed by Antoine Fuqua, tells the story of pop icon Michael Jackson’s journey from the Jackson Five to the King of Pop.Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s real-life nephew, plays Michael Jackson in his acting debut. Coleman Domingo and Nia Long are seen as parents Joe and Katherine.
“Michael” beats “Oppenheimer”
The Michael Jackson biopic surpasses Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” to reach the milestone. “Oppenheimer,” the previous record holder, grossed $975 million worldwide, an impressive total for an R-rated historical drama.
‘Michael’ becomes highest-grossing musical
Meanwhile, “Michael” has surpassed “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which grossed $911 million at the global box office in 2018, to become the largest music biopic of all time.The project was developed with the support of several family members years after Jackson’s death in 2009 at the age of 50.
About “Michael”
According to the film’s official description, Michael “honestly portrays the brilliant and complex” music icon. The story, which ends in 1988, focuses on Jackson’s rise to global stardom and does not cover the allegations that emerged later, according to People magazine.In addition to the latest record, “The Michaels” is 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.
