"Michael" overtakes "Bohemian Rhapsody" to become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time

"Michael", the film directed by Antoine Fuqua about the life of Michael Jackson, has set a new record at the global box office. According to figures reported by Deadline, the film has reached a total gross of $911.9 million, surpassing the $910.8 million earned by "Bohemian Rhapsody" and thus becoming the highest-grossing music biopic in film history.
The result was achieved thanks to $358.6 million earned in the United States and a further $553.3 million from international markets. "Bohemian Rhapsody", the film about Queen, had ended its run with $216.6 million in the US and $694.3 million in the rest of the world. A double triumph bearing the signature of producer Graham King, who was involved in both projects.

This milestone could be just the beginning. Lionsgate, the studio behind the film, has confirmed it is already working on a sequel. Adam Fogelson, head of the company's film division, explained that talks with all parties involved are proceeding very positively and that development of a second chapter is already at an advanced stage.
The idea for a sequel also stems from the narrative structure of the first film. "Michael" ends in 1987, during the triumphant "Bad" tour, leaving out a significant part of the King of Pop's career. A potential follow-up could therefore cover the "Dangerous" years, the successes of the 1990s, and the more controversial events that marked the artist's life up until his death.

Despite a complicated production and a budget exceeding $155 million, "Michael" has become one of the biggest cinematic successes of 2026, setting a new record for the music biopic genre.

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