Jaafar Jackson starrer ‘Michael’ has become the highest grossing biopic of all time, grossing USD 977 million at the worldwide box office.
‘Michael’ became the highest grossing biopic
According to a Variety report, ‘Michael’ has earned USD 607.2 million overseas and USD 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, Jaafar Jackson portrays Michael Jackson in his acting debut. Colman Domingo and Nia Long are seen as parents Joe and Katherine.
‘Michael’ beats ‘Oppenheimer’
Michael Jackson biopic surpasses Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ to reach the milestone. “Oppenheimer” as a former record holder earned USD 975 million worldwide, marking a remarkable total for an R-rated historical drama.
‘Michael’ became the highest grosser in music
Meanwhile, ‘Michael’ already ranks as the biggest music biopic of all time, surpassing 2018’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ which earned $911 million worldwide.The project was developed with the support of many members of Jackson’s family years after his death in 2009 at the age of 50.
About ‘Michael’
According to the film’s official description, Michael offers an “honest portrayal of the brilliant but complex” music icon. The story ends in 1988, focusing on Jackson’s rise to global superstardom and omitting allegations that surfaced in later years, People said.In addition to the latest record, ‘Michael’ is also Lionsgate’s highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing ‘The Hunger Games in 2013. Burning. The studio is expected to greenlight another Jackson film.