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\n\t\u201cMichael\u201d has surpassed $1 billion in global ticket sales, becoming the first biopic to achieve the coveted box office milestone.<\/p>\n

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\n\tThe crowd-pleasing film about Michael Jackson has generated $629.8 million overseas and $371.8 million domestically, bringing its global tally to $1.001 billion. <\/p>\n

\n\tDespite noisy behind-the-scenes drama and\u00a0a critical pile-on, \u201cMichael\u201d has been breaking records and shattering expectations since landing on the big screen in April. The movie opened to $97 million domestically and $217 million globally,\u00a0shattering the opening weekend benchmark for musical biopics set by 2015\u2019s \u201cStraight\u00a0Outta\u00a0Compton\u201d ($60 million). With positive word-of-mouth and audiences who returned a number of times, \u201cMichael\u201d remained a global box office powerhouse through the height of summer movie season.<\/p>\n

\n\tAmong its accolades, \u201cMichael\u201d stands as the highest grossing musical biopic,\u00a0surpassing 2018\u2019s Queen sensation \u201cBohemian Rhapsody\u201d with $911 million worldwide, as well as the biggest film based on a real person, overtaking 2023\u2019s \u201cOppenheimer\u201d with $975 million. It\u2019s also the largest film of all time for Lionsgate, as well as the studio\u2019s first movie to ever reach $1 billion. Prior to \u201cMichael,\u201d Lionsgate\u2019s highest-grossing releases were 2013\u2019s \u201cThe Hunger Games: Catching Fire\u201d with $865 million and 2012\u2019s \u201cThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn \u2013 Part 2\u201d with $850 million. Lionsgate produced \u201cMichael\u201d and handled the rollout in North America, while Universal distributed the movie at the international box office.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cAudiences have embraced the film from the beginning, turning it into a unique cultural phenomenon in theatres around the world,\u201d said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson.\u00a0\u201cTheir passion speaks to the enduring appeal of one of the greatest recording artists of all time, and it underscores the continued strength and vitality of the theatrical moviegoing experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\tOnly one other film, Universal\u2019s animated \u201cThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie\u201d with $1.008 billion, has hit the billion-dollar mark in 2026 so far. Disney\u2019s \u201cToy Story 5\u201d has earned $879.1 million to date and should soon be the third of the year.<\/p>\n

\n\tAntoine Fuqua directed \u201cMichael,\u201d which chronicles the performer\u2019s journey from the Jackson 5 to his status as the King of Pop. Jaafar Jackson, the singer\u2019s real-life nephew, portrays Michael Jackson in his acting debut, with Colman Domingo and Nia Long as parents, Joe and Katherine.\u00a0Lionsgate is expected to greenlight\u00a0at least one more film\u00a0about Jackson\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cReaching this extraordinary $1 billion milestone with\u00a0Michael\u00a0is a deeply humbling moment that celebrates the tireless dedication of our incredible producers, cast, crew, and partners,\u201d Fuqua said in a statement. \u201cThis achievement belongs to everyone who came together with a shared vision to honor one of the greatest artists the world has ever known. I am profoundly grateful to the audiences around the globe who embraced this film, showed up in theaters, and connected with this story across generations and cultures. This historic milestone is a testament to the enduring power of cinema to bring us together, and it is a chapter in movie history I will never forget.\u201d<\/p>\n

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