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'Michael' Biopic Shatters Box Office Records
4 Jul
Summary
- Michael now holds the title of highest-grossing biopic in North America.
- The film surpassed The Passion of the Christ's domestic box office record.
- Michael's worldwide gross has exceeded $978 million.
The music biopic 'Michael' has officially claimed the title of the highest-grossing biopic of all time at the North American box office. This significant achievement comes after the film surpassed the domestic total of Mel Gibson's 2004 epic, 'The Passion of the Christ,' which had grossed $370.8 million. 'Michael' has now earned $370.8 million domestically.
The film's success extends beyond North America; it also previously overtook 'Oppenheimer' to become the highest-grossing biopic globally. As of its 10th Thursday, 'Michael' collected an additional $117k, bringing its domestic cume to $370.8 million. The movie is projected to earn between $372 million and $375 million in its domestic run.
Globally, 'Michael' has amassed an impressive $607.3 million internationally. Combined with its domestic earnings, the worldwide box office total for the Antoine Fuqua-directed film stands at $978.1 million. It also surpassed 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' domestically, securing its place among the top 70 highest-grossing films ever.
'Michael' was released on April 24 and continues to perform strongly. Its impressive box office performance highlights the enduring appeal of biographical films and the widespread interest in the life of its subject.
