Michael, the highly anticipated biopic of Pop legend Michael Jackson, is dominating the global box office.
Since its release last Friday, April 24, the film has shattered multiple records, surpassing $100 million in North America and exceeding $226 million in total worldwide earnings in just a few days.
A Record-Breaking Opening
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film raked in $97 million in the United States and Canada during its opening weekend—one of the strongest debuts for a biopic in cinematic history.
This figure includes $13 million generated from special previews prior to the official release. The film features Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, in the titular role; his performance has garnered widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike.
Sustained Momentum
The film’s popularity showed no signs of slowing as the work week began. On Monday, it earned an additional $7.67 million, bringing its domestic total to $104 million.
International Performance: The movie has been equally dominant abroad, earning approximately $122 million in international markets within its first four days.
2026 Rankings: Michael has already climbed to the position of the sixth highest-grossing film of 2026.
Path to the Billion-Dollar Club
Industry analysts predict that at its current trajectory, Michael is well-positioned to reach the $1 billion milestone. If it achieves this, it will become the first biopic in history to cross the billion-dollar mark.
Critics suggest that the film's unprecedented success is fueled by a combination of the untold stories of the "King of Pop's" life and Jaafar Jackson’s transformative portrayal of his uncle.
