The biopic ‘Michael’ starring Jaafar Jackson in his debut as his real-life uncle Michael Jackson is set to cross $1 billion in global ticket sales, becoming the first biopic to reach the coveted box office milestone. Since its theatrical release in April, the movie has broken many records and continues to show the appeal of one of the most famous people in music.According to Variety, ‘Michael’ generated $629.8 million overseas and $371.8 million domestically, bringing its worldwide total to $1.001 billion.
Director: Antoine Fuqua This is a reaction to the milestone
Director Antoine Fuqua reflected on the historic achievement, saying, “Reaching this incredible $1 billion milestone with ‘Michael’ is an incredibly humbling moment that celebrates the tireless dedication of our incredible producers, cast, crew and partners. This success belongs to everyone who came together in a shared vision to honor one of the greatest artists the world has ever known. I am so grateful to audiences around the world who have embraced this film, shown it in theaters, and connected with this story across generations and cultures. This historic milestone is a testament to the enduring power of cinema to unite us, and it is a chapter in film history that I will never forget,” the outlet said.This was a remarkable achievement, considering the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding the production as well as the critical reception which was not entirely positive.
Historic achievements and industry records
Amid many accolades, ‘Michael’ now stands as the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, surpassing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. The film also became the biggest motion picture based on a real person, surpassing ‘Oppenheimer’.
The production and cast of the film:
Director Antoine Fuqua helmed ‘Michael’, which chronicles the performer’s remarkable journey from his early days as part of the Jackson 5 to his rise to the King of Pop. Colman Domingo and Nia Long portray his parents, Joe and Katherine, with additional cast members rounding out the ensemble.