‘Michael’ Box Office Achieves Record-Breaking Double Milestone as Biopic Thrives
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael is maintaining its impressive performance at the global box office, achieving two significant milestones during its sixth weekend in theaters. As reported by Box Office Mojo, the film has surpassed $850 million worldwide and has secured a top position in Lionsgate’s all-time rankings.
In North America, the film generated $11.7 million over its sixth weekend, marking a 43.2% decrease from the previous weekend, particularly after losing 188 theaters. Despite this decline, the film’s domestic total has reached $339.9 million, surpassing The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 to become the third-highest-grossing film ever released by Lionsgate in the domestic market.
Internationally, Michael is also performing well, earning $20.1 million in its sixth weekend overseas, reflecting a smaller drop of 30.9% compared to the prior week. The international total now stands at $511.4 million across 83 markets, bringing the worldwide gross to $851.3 million.
This achievement places Michael among the elite in box office history, now ranking as the third-highest-grossing biopic of all time worldwide, surpassing the Chinese film Hi Mom, which previously held that title with $821.7 million globally.
Starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, the biopic has shown remarkable staying power weeks after its release. Its ongoing success indicates sustained audience interest both in the U.S. and internationally, with no significant signs of a slowdown.
Industry projections suggest that the film could continue to climb. With upcoming releases in major markets like Japan and Russia, there is potential for further earnings in the weeks ahead. If the momentum persists, analysts believe the film could approach the $1 billion mark worldwide, although this will depend on its performance in new territories.
Released on April 24, Michael has remained one of the most discussed films of the year. Its strong box office results position it among the biggest biographical films ever released, both in terms of revenue and global reach.
Current box office data indicates a breakdown of $339.9 million domestic and $511.4 million international, totaling $851.3 million worldwide.
The success of Michael underscores the enduring global appeal of music-based biopics, particularly those centered on iconic cultural figures. Even weeks after its release, the film continues to attract audiences and maintain a strong position in the global box office charts.
As the film continues its theatrical run, its performance will be closely monitored to see if it can climb higher in global rankings or secure a place among the rare billion-dollar biopics.
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