Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ The biopic of the King of pop, the legendary Michael Jackson, is now the highest-grossing biopic of all time, setting a new record at the global box office. Accordingly, the film grossed an impressive $977 million worldwide, beating the popular biopic Oppenheimer, which earned $965 million during its theatrical run. The film’s success comes just two months after its release, indicating its widespread appeal to audiences across the world. Its success has made it one of the biggest box office stories of the year and reinforced the popularity of music-based biographical dramas.
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In North America alone, Michael has generated $370 million, making it one of Lionsgate’s biggest commercial successes. The film now ranks as the studio’s third highest-grossing domestic release, behind only The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Strong ticket sales in international markets also played a key role in helping the film break the long-standing box office record. The film is the story of Michael Jackson, popularly known as the King of Pop, and his incredible journey from childhood to global superstardom. The story begins with his early years as the youngest member of the Jackson family before following his rise as one of the most influential artists in music history.
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The film depicts several defining moments of Jackson’s career, including his record-breaking albums, iconic stage performances, and global fame. It also brings out the personal struggles that came with being in the public eye. In addition to his musical achievements, the story also looks at his relationship with family members and powerful figures in the entertainment industry. The film ends during the legendary Bad Tour, featuring one of the most successful periods of his career. One of the main reasons for the film’s success is the performance of Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, who takes on the difficult task of portraying the music icon. His performance has received widespread attention from both fans and critics.
The cast also features Juliano Krue Valdi as the younger Michael, while Colman Domingo and Nia Long play his parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson. Supporting performances include Miles Teller as long-time attorney John Branca, Laura Harrier as Motown executive Suzanne de Passe, Kat Graham as Diana Ross, Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy, Kendrick Sampson as legendary producer Quincy Jones, and Kevin Shinick as television host Dick Clark. Following its successful theatrical run, Michael is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, giving audiences another opportunity to experience the record-breaking film that has rewritten the history of biographical cinema.
