Michael biopic hits $911.9M, beats Bohemian Rhapsody record

The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has become the highest-grossing musical biopic in history, surpassing the previous record held by "Bohemian Rhapsody." The film, which opened in theaters on April 24, 2026, has earned $911.9 million globally, according to industry reports. This total narrowly exceeds the $910.9 million lifetime gross of the 2018 Queen biopic.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, the film chronicles the life and career of Michael Jackson from his early days with the Jackson 5 through his rise to global superstardom, concluding with his 1987-1988 Bad World Tour. The project was developed with the support of the Jackson estate and stars the late singer's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in the title role. The supporting cast includes Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Jackson's parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson, with Miles Teller portraying attorney John Branca.

Beyond the global music biopic record, "Michael" has set numerous other box office benchmarks. It is now the highest-grossing biopic ever at the domestic box office and Lionsgate's highest-grossing theatrical release worldwide. The film also achieved the largest global opening weekend for a musical...