Michael has delivered another historic performance at the global box office, crossing the $300 million mark worldwide and becoming the second highest-grossing musical biopic ever made. The Lionsgate release has now moved past Elvis, which earned $288.6 million globally, and now trails only Bohemian Rhapsody, which remains far ahead with $911 million.
The Antoine Fuqua-directed film continues to dominate cinemas worldwide as audiences turn out in large numbers to watch the life story of Michael Jackson on the big screen. Industry analysts say the movie’s powerful momentum proves the enduring global appeal of the late King of Pop.
After launching with an impressive $218.8 million worldwide through Universal’s international rollout, Michael added another $47.5 million overseas between Monday and Thursday. That pushed its international total to $169.3 million before the weekend began.
Meanwhile, the film’s domestic earnings reached $129.8 million by the end of the week. Combined global revenue stood at $299 million as of yesterday, before crossing the $300 million milestone today.
The movie is also expected to enjoy a strong second weekend, with projections pointing to a $45 million domestic haul. If achieved, Michael would finish Sunday with $174.8 million in North America alone.
Abroad, the Jaafar Jackson-led cast, alongside Nia Long, Colman Domingo, and Miles Teller, continues to post remarkable numbers. On Thursday alone, the film earned $12.8 million internationally, dropping just 8% from opening Thursday. That strong hold impressed box office watchers, especially as sunny weather across Europe and the release of Devil Wears Prada 2 created fresh competition.
Several key markets delivered standout performances. The UK and Ireland have now generated $21.8 million. France reclaimed the No. 1 admissions spot for the day after adding $1.3 million, pushing its total to $14.2 million. Mexico has reached $12.9 million, while Italy added $900,000 on Thursday, rising 7% from last week to hit $11.1 million overall.
Brazil has now contributed $10.3 million, while Germany posted a sharp 25% increase with $900,000 on Thursday, lifting its total to $9.5 million. Spain also surged 34% from last week, adding $700,000 and bringing its cumulative earnings to $9 million.
In the Middle East, Michael earned $1 million on Thursday, jumping 36% from opening week. The region has now delivered $8 million in ticket sales. China added another $500,000, pushing its running total to $6.6 million.
The movie’s success marks another major win for producer Graham King, who also backed Bohemian Rhapsody, the current record holder among musical biopics. With momentum still strong, many now wonder whether Michael can continue climbing toward even bigger milestones in the weeks ahead.
Michael’s record-breaking run confirms that music legends still command enormous box office power when their stories are told on a grand cinematic scale. For Lionsgate, it is a blockbuster triumph. For fans, it is another reminder that Michael Jackson’s legacy still sells across the world.
