Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic officially crossed the $900 million mark at the worldwide box office and sits an estimated $11 million shy of the all-time genre record. That $911 million ceiling was famously established by the Queen film Bohemian Rhapsody in 2018.
What We Know
- The film needs roughly $11 million to become the highest-grossing music biopic in cinema history.
- International markets are driving the financial surge, with six countries generating over $30 million each.
- The picture previously secured the biggest opening weekend ever for a music biopic with over $201.4 million globally.
- Theater attendance remains strong despite the film already hitting digital rental platforms.
The financial momentum is heavily fueled by overseas audiences. Theatrical runs in the UK, France, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, and Australia have each generated over $30 million. Industry trackers anticipate the film will officially claim the crown this coming weekend. The ticket sales continue to hold up even though fans can already rent or buy the movie on digital platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV.
Setting box office milestones has been the defining trait of this production. Before settling into its long theatrical run, the picture generated a historic global debut by grossing over $201.4 million during its opening weekend. That immediate surge instantly outpaced previous genre heavyweights like Straight Outta Compton.