The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic Michael is reportedly on the verge of making movie history after becoming one of the year’s biggest box-office successes.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film has continued its strong performance worldwide and is now closing in on the record for the highest-grossing music biopic.
According to the reported figures, Michael has generated approximately $846.3 million globally, placing it just behind Bohemian Rhapsody, which finished its theatrical run with about $911 million worldwide.
That leaves a gap of less than $65 million, leading many industry observers to believe the film could soon surpass the Freddie Mercury-centred biopic and claim the top spot.
The movie’s momentum remains strong.
Reports indicate that Michael added more than $58 million worldwide during the past week alone, suggesting that the film still has significant earning potential in both domestic and international markets.
A major driver of its success has been its overseas performance.
Nearly 60 per cent of the film’s reported box office revenue has come from international audiences, highlighting the enduring global popularity of Michael Jackson and the continued appeal of his music across generations.
The film stars Jaafar Jackson in the lead role, portraying his late uncle, and has become one of the most closely watched music biopics in recent years.
The project also marks another major success for producer Graham King, who previously produced Bohemian Rhapsody, the current record holder in the music biopic genre.
If the film maintains its current trajectory, it could soon become the most commercially successful music biographical film ever released.
Beyond the box-office numbers, Michael’s success reflects the extraordinary cultural influence Jackson continues to exert years after his death.
Known as the “King of Pop,” Jackson remains one of the best-selling and most influential artists in music history, with classic albums such as Thriller, Bad, and Dangerous continuing to attract listeners worldwide.
With only a relatively small gap remaining between Michael and Bohemian Rhapsody, the race for the box office record appears to be entering its final stage.
If current trends continue, the Jackson biopic may soon rewrite the record books and become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time.