‘Michael’ Retakes Top Spot At Box Office And Approaches Global Record For Biggest Music Biopic
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has reclaimed the top position at the domestic box office, surpassing $700 million globally. It is now approaching the record for the highest-grossing music biopic, previously held by 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' The film has yet to debut in Japan, which could further boost its earnings.
- ▪'Michael' grossed $26.1 million at North American theaters over the weekend.
- ▪The film has now grossed over $280 million at North American theaters and $703 million worldwide.
- ▪It previously broke records for the biggest opening for a music biopic with $97.2 million in April.
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BreakingBusinessBreaking News‘Michael’ Retakes Top Spot At Box Office And Approaches Global Record For Biggest Music BiopicByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 01:05pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineThe Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” returned to the top of the domestic box office rankings four weeks after its debut, according to early numbers reported by the Hollywood trade publications, as the smash hit surpasses a worldwide gross of $700 million and approaches the record for biggest total gross from a music biopic set by “Bohemian Rhapsody” in 2018.“Michael” has now grossed $703 million worldwide, approaching the $911 million record set by…
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