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‘Michael’ Becomes the Highest-Grossing Musical Biopic Ever
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100% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 13, 2026
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What happened
“Michael,” the Michael Jackson biopic, has become the highest-grossing musical biopic in history with $911.9 million worldwide. Despite costly reshoots, the Lionsgate film is now being eyed as a possible $1 billion hit after opening in Japan.
- 01“Michael” has earned $911.9 million worldwide, surpassing “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
- 02The film made $358.6 million in the U.S. and $553.3 million overseas.
- 03It is Lionsgate’s biggest hit and the highest-grossing biopic in America.
- 04The studio spent an extra $50 million on reshoots after estate objections.
- 05Hollywood now sees a possible $1 billion total after the Japan release.
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