michael Crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office, becoming the first Lionsgate film to achieve this feat. The musical biopic reached the feat after 12 weekends in theaters, making it only the second film of 2026 to join the billion-dollar club. super mario galaxy.

The film has now become the highest-grossing film in Lionsgate history, surpassing the studio’s previous record-holder. The Hunger Games: Catching Firewhich ended its theatrical run with $865.2 million globally.

As yet, michael It has grossed $371.8 million domestically and $629.8 million from international markets. Its release in Japan, considered one of Michael Jackson’s strongest overseas markets, helped propel the film past the $1 billion milestone. Distributed there by Kino, the film has collected $35.75 million to date. It also continues to generate revenue in Russia.

The box office success also marked several career milestones for the film’s creative team. Producer Graham King’s worldwide earnings have been overtaken by Bohemian Rhapsody ($911 million), making ‘Michael’ his highest-grossing musical biopic and biggest production overall. The film has also moved ahead oppenheimer ($975.8 million) becoming the highest-grossing biopic worldwide.

Director Antoine Fuqua reacts to this milestone

For director Antoine Fuqua, michael It is now his highest-grossing film, with a worldwide gross of over $203 million. king arthur. Screenwriter John Logan has also achieved the second biggest hit of his career after the James Bond film sky fallwhich grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide.

Commenting on the milestone, Fuqua said, “Reaching this extraordinary milestone of one billion dollars michael This is an extremely humbling moment that celebrates the tireless dedication of our incredible producers, cast, crew and partners. This achievement belongs to all who came together with a shared vision to honor one of the greatest artists the world has ever seen.”

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He added, “I am extremely grateful to the audiences around the world who embraced this film, showed it in theaters and connected with this story across generations and cultures. This historic milestone is a testament to the enduring power of cinema to bring us together, and it is a chapter in film history that I will never forget.”

michael Jafar Jackson plays his uncle, the late Michael Jackson, in his feature film debut. The cast also includes Nia Long, Juliano Valdi, Laura Harrier, Mike Myers, Miles Teller and Colman Domingo. The film is directed by Fuqua, written by Logan, and produced by Graham King, John Branca and John McClane.