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Michael Jackson Biopic Surges Past $200M Globally
28 Apr
Summary
- The film grossed $218.83 million worldwide in its first four days.
- It ranks sixth among the highest-grossing films of 2026 globally.
- The biographical drama was made on a reported budget of $155 million.
The biographical drama 'Michael,' directed by Antoine Fuqua, has achieved a notable box office success, grossing $218.83 million worldwide within its first four days of release. The film is now approaching the $220 million milestone.
Globally, 'Michael' has earned approximately Rs 2,065.44 crore, positioning it as one of the highest-grossing films of 2026 so far. It currently ranks sixth worldwide for the year.
In North America, the film debuted strongly, collecting $39.29 million on its opening Friday, April 24. The domestic total has reached $97.20 million, with a production budget reported at $155 million.
Starring Jaafar Jackson, the film's ensemble cast includes Nia Long, Mike Myers, and Miles Teller. In India, 'Michael' is nearing the Rs 20 crore mark, having earned Rs 18.75 crore by Monday, April 27.
Despite a 61.54 per cent drop from Sunday, the film maintained an overall occupancy of 19.19 per cent on Monday. 'Michael' continues its steady global performance, approaching key financial milestones both domestically and internationally.
