Michael: Earning of Rs 8664 crore, ‘Michael’ became the world’s biggest musical biopic, who got the dust?
Uma Shankar June 13, 2026 04:25 PM

Michael: The film 'Michael', based on the life of 'pop star' Michael Jackson, has been in the news ever since its release. In this musical biopic, the character of the 'King of Pop' is played by his nephew Jafar Jackson and the film is directed by Antoine Fuqua. Where critics gave negative reviews for not showing the controversies related to Michael in the film. But the box office figures proved how much love Michael Jackson has earned. The film is making big records from the very first day. Now his film has left Freddie Mercury behind. Michael has become the highest grossing musical biopic of all time.

michael A total of 50 days have passed since the release of Jackson's biopic. Also, this film has made a big record in its name. This picture has left 'Bohemian Rhapsody' behind and has made it to the top. Recently reports revealed that Michael has earned more than $911 million from across the world. Which is 8664 crores in Indian rupees. Michael has overtaken the total business done by 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. The Freddie Mercury biopic grossed $910.9 million worldwide.

How far away from becoming the biggest biopic?

Michael Jackson biopic is still far from becoming the biggest film. Yes, for that Oppenheimer will have to leave this picture behind. Actually, the record of the biggest biopic film is currently in the name of Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'. The famous nuclear scientist J. Based on Oppenheimer's story. Also, he is called the father of atom bomb. This picture was released in 2023. Cillian Murphy played the lead role in the film. It also became a film earning 975 million dollars worldwide. From which Michael is still far away.

However, Michael has already left behind many big films. Yes, the record of Elvis Presley's biopic 'Elvis', released in 2022, was broken a few days ago. Also now Michael seems to be moving towards the billion-dollar figure. However, there is hope that the film will achieve this record before being removed from the theatres. It remains to be seen when Michael will enter the billion-dollar club. The most important thing is that the film Bohemian Rhapsody, which Michael left behind, was also produced by Graham King.

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