Michael Jackson movie reaches historic milestone
The Michael biopic has officially become the highest-grossing musical biographical film of all time, surpassing the previous record held by Bohemian Rhapsody.
The film, which stars Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, has earned more than $932 million worldwide, beating “Bohemian Rhapsody’s” $911 million global box office total.
Film succeeds despite controversy
The movie’s success comes after facing criticism before and after its release. Some critics questioned the film’s decision to focus on an earlier period of Jackson’s life and not address the sexual abuse allegations that emerged later in his career.
Reviews were largely negative, with critics describing the film as overly protective of Jackson’s image. However, audiences responded strongly, helping the movie achieve a record-breaking opening weekend of $97 million in North America.
Jaafar Jackson praised for performance
While the film sparked debate, Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle received widespread praise. The actor previously said Michael Jackson’s story is “not finished being told,” hinting that more chapters could come in future projects.
Lionsgate has confirmed that a sequel is in development, with producers suggesting it could explore more of Jackson’s career and include parts of his music catalog that were not featured in the first film.
With its continued box office success, “Michael” is now one of the biggest films of 2026 and is approaching the possibility of becoming the first musical biopic to surpass $1 billion worldwide.
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