"Michael", the biographical drama based on the life of legendary pop icon Michael Jackson, has achieved a major milestone at the worldwide box-office by earning more than USD 977.5 million globally. With this feat, the film has become the highest-grossing biopic of all time, surpassing the worldwide earnings of Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning blockbuster "Oppenheimer".
"Michael" has overtaken "Oppenheimer", which concluded its theatrical run with approximately USD 975 million in global box office collections. The film has also set a new benchmark for musical biopics, eclipsing the previous record held by 2018's "Bohemian Rhapsody", which grossed USD 911 million worldwide during its successful theatrical run.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Antoine Fuqua, known for directing "Training Day", "The Equalizer" franchise and several other acclaimed projects, "Michael" hit theatres on April 24. The film stars Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of Michael Jackson, in the lead role, marking his acting debut as he portrays the King of Pop in one of the most anticipated musical biopics in recent years.
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The film traces Michael Jackson's extraordinary journey from his early years as a child performer with the Jackson 5 to his rise as one of the biggest global music superstars in history. It chronicles his formative years with the iconic family band, the Jackson 5, an American pop group formed in 1964 in Gary, Indiana, by brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael Jackson. The narrative follows his transition into a solo artist and culminates with his record-breaking "Bad" world tour during the late 1980s, showcasing the immense talent, dedication and influence that made him a global cultural phenomenon.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest entertainers of all time, Michael Jackson revolutionised the music industry with a string of chart-topping hits, including "Billie Jean", "Beat It", "Thriller", "Smooth Criminal", "Black or White" and many more. His groundbreaking music videos, innovative dance moves and electrifying stage performances transformed popular culture and inspired generations of artists across the world.
Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50 in Los Angeles due to acute propofol intoxication, bringing an end to one of the most influential careers in entertainment history. Despite his passing, his music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, and "Michael" pays tribute to his remarkable artistic legacy while exploring the defining moments of his life and career.
With record-breaking box office collections and strong audience response across international markets, "Michael" has cemented its place in cinematic history, becoming not only the highest-grossing biopic ever made but also the most successful musical biographical film of all time.
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