The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has officially crossed the $900 million mark at the global box office. As a result, it has become the highest-grossing film in the history of Lionsgate.
The milestone reshapes the studio’s long-standing dominance by franchise-driven hits and places the project in rare territory for music biopics.
The film opened on April 24 with immediate momentum. It earned $97 million domestically and $217 million globally in its debut weekend. That opening now stands as the strongest ever recorded for a biopic.
In comparison, earlier record-holder Bohemian Rhapsody opened at $51 million before finishing its run at $910 million worldwide.
Industry analysts point to sustained global demand as the key driver. International audiences pushed the film beyond early projections, while strong repeat viewership supported its long theatrical run.
Meanwhile, competition in the box office calendar remained relatively fragmented, which allowed Michael to maintain consistent weekly earnings.
The achievement signals a shift in audience appetite. Music-driven storytelling is now proving it can compete directly with blockbuster franchises. Moreover, studios are increasingly seeing biopics as global revenue engines rather than niche prestige projects.
For Lionsgate, the result is historic. The studio now has a defining global success that surpasses all previous titles in its portfolio. It also strengthens its position in the premium biopic and music-film category.
The momentum behind Michael continues to draw attention across Hollywood. As the film approaches the final stages of its theatrical run, it stands as one of the most commercially successful biopics ever released.
