'Michael' Crosses $1 Billion at Box Office, Lionsgate's First $1B Film
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Lionsgate and Universal’s film "Michael" has surpassed $1 billion in global box office revenue after 12 weekends, becoming the second movie in 2026 to reach this milestone and the first for Lionsgate to do so.
- The musical biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, earned $371.8 million domestically and $629.8 million internationally, with strong performances in Japan and Russia contributing to its success.
- "Michael" has set new records, becoming the highest-grossing musical biopic worldwide, surpassing "Bohemian Rhapsody," and marking the highest-grossing film for producer Graham King, director Antoine Fuqua, and screenwriter John Logan’s second-highest after "Skyfall."
- Lionsgate and Universal executives praised the film’s cultural impact and the collaboration with the Michael Jackson Estate, highlighting the movie’s broad appeal and its role in celebrating the legacy of Michael Jackson.
- The film stars Jaafar Jackson in his feature debut as Michael Jackson, alongside Nia Long, Miles Teller, and others, with production led by Graham King and direction by Antoine Fuqua.
