‘Michael’ Becomes First Biopic to Surpass $1 Billion at Global Box Office

The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” surpasses $1 billion in global ticket sales, becoming the first biopic to reach the milestone at the box office. According to reported figures, the film earns $629.8 million overseas and $371.8 million domestically, bringing its worldwide total to about $1.001 billion. Multiple outlets describe the performance as a record-setting run for the genre. While one source notes that the production has faced behind-the-scenes drama and negative critical attention, the reported box-office results indicate strong commercial momentum as the film crosses the $1 billion threshold. Lionsgate and Universal are cited in coverage as the film’s distributing and/or producing partners. Overall, the reporting across outlets aligns on the same central point: “Michael” reaches the $1 billion global box office mark and does so as the first biographical film to achieve that specific record.