Global Box Office for Michael: Exceeds $425 Million of The Intouchables, Ranking as the 10th Highest-Grossing Biographical Film of All Time!
The biopic chronicling the life of Michael Jackson has achieved remarkable success at the box office, surpassing initial projections significantly. In its second weekend, the film has overtaken "The Intouchables" to become the 10th highest-grossing biopic of all time. With its current trajectory, it is poised to soon surpass "The Greatest Showman," which features Hugh Jackman.
Domestically, the film has garnered $54.5 million in its second weekend, marking the largest second weekend for a music biopic. This figure represents a modest 43.9% drop from its opening weekend, showcasing strong audience retention. The biopic has also set a record for the biggest second weekend for a live-action film in 2026, bringing its total domestic earnings to $184.3 million, with projections indicating it will soon cross the $200 million threshold.
Internationally, the film has collected $86.1 million in its second weekend, reflecting a 29.2% decline from its debut. This brings its total international earnings to $246.1 million across 82 markets. When combined with its domestic total, the worldwide gross of the film has reached an impressive $430.3 million, surpassing the $285 million earned by "Bohemian Rhapsody" at the same point in its release.
"The Intouchables," a 2011 French film, previously held a worldwide gross of $426.6 million. The Michael Jackson biopic has surpassed this figure in just 10 days, solidifying its position as the 10th highest-grossing biopic ever. It is also likely to have exceeded "The Greatest Showman's" total of $435 million, potentially making it the 9th highest-grossing biopic.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film "Michael" chronicles the early life and rise of the King of Pop. Released on April 24, it is projected to gross between $800 million and $1 billion worldwide, with expectations of reaching $500 million by its third weekend. The film's strong performance underscores the enduring legacy and popularity of Michael Jackson's music and life story.
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