Michael Box Office Collection: Jaafar Jackson-Starrer Rewrites Music Biopic History
Jaafar Jackson’s Michael has created history at the worldwide box office, emerging as the biggest opening ever for a music biopic. The film, based on the life of pop legend Michael Jackson, has taken the global box office by storm with a phenomenal debut.
According to trade reports, Michael collected an impressive $217.4 million worldwide in its opening weekend, including $97 million from North America and more than $120 million from international markets. This record-breaking start has surpassed the previous benchmark set by Bohemian Rhapsody, which had opened at $124 million globally.
The film has also outperformed Oppenheimer in terms of opening weekend numbers for a biographical drama, making it one of the biggest biopic debuts in cinema history.
Starring Jaafar Jackson in the lead role, the movie has received a massive response from audiences, especially fans of Michael Jackson’s iconic music and legacy. His performance is being widely appreciated for capturing the essence of the King of Pop.
In India, the film has also shown strong performance, crossing approximately ₹25 crore within the first five days, making it one of the top-performing Hollywood releases of the month.
Despite mixed reviews from critics, strong audience word-of-mouth and nostalgia factor have boosted the film’s collections significantly. Trade experts believe the movie is on track to cross the $500 million mark worldwide if the momentum continues.
Overall, Michael has taken a blockbuster start and is already being considered one of the biggest surprise hits of 2026.
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