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‘Michael’ Surpasses ‘Oppenheimer’ as Highest-Grossing Biopic With $977 Million Worldwide

The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has overtaken 'Oppenheimer' to become the highest-grossing biopic of all time.

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📍 How it ended

The biopic 'Michael' surpassed 'Oppenheimer' to become the highest-grossing biopic with $977 million worldwide. The film held the No. 1 spot at the global box office and broke records as the biggest music biopic ever.

The story quieted with 'Michael' having achieved this milestone.

Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.

Quick answers

How much has 'Michael' earned worldwide?

According to Variety and TheWrap, the film has earned $977.4 million worldwide.

Which previous record-holder did 'Michael' surpass?

The film surpassed 'Oppenheimer' as the highest-grossing biopic.

How has the film performed in Japan?

IMDb reports that the biopic has become the third highest-grossing Hollywood release of 2026 in Japan.

The brief

The film 'Michael' has reached $977.4 million at the worldwide box office, surpassing 'Oppenheimer' for the title of biggest biopic of all time. The movie has seen significant international success, including breaking records in Africa.

Coverage from Variety, TheWrap, and IMDb emphasizes the film's financial milestones, noting that it has become the third highest-grossing Hollywood release of 2026 in Japan. Additionally, vocal.media has explored the film's portrayal of artistic vision and leadership.

Future developments will likely center on whether the film's global earnings continue to rise following its record-breaking performance in various international markets.

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