‘Michael’ Biopic: Sets New Box Office Record with $1 Billion+ Revenue

Hollywood’s biggest music biopic, ‘Michael,’ starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, has surpassed $1 billion in global box office revenue. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film premiered in theaters on April 24 and launched on PVOD on June 9. It will debut on STARZ on August 10, continuing to play in 165 North American theaters. The film chronicles Jackson’s life up to his 1988 ‘Bad’ tour, featuring his iconic albums ‘Thriller’ and ‘Bad.’ Despite mixed critical reviews, the film set box office records, surpassing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’s’ $911 million. Jaafar Jackson, the son of Jermaine Jackson and nephew of the late pop icon, plays the King of Pop. The film has earned $372.3 million domestically and $1.010 billion worldwide.

The ‘Michael’ biopic marks a historic achievement in cinema. Its market performance reflects the evolving media and entertainment landscape, where digital distribution strategies are increasingly crucial. The shift to STARZ underscores the importance of multi-platform film distribution in today’s entertainment industry.