Overview
- The film crossed the $1 billion mark on Sunday, July 12, 2026, with a reported $371.8 million in North America and $629.8 million overseas for a $1.001 billion global total.
- Japan’s delayed release, where the movie has already earned roughly $35.7 million, and strong holds in Europe and Latin America were decisive in the final box‑office push.
- Lionsgate confirmed at least one sequel is in development and said portions of it have already been filmed using material from the first production.
- Critical reviews were mixed while audience response was strongly positive, reflected in high CinemaScore/A metrics and far higher audience scores than critics on aggregator sites, which helped sustain repeat viewings and long theatrical legs.
- The milestone makes Michael the highest‑grossing biopic ever—surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody and Oppenheimer—and marks Lionsgate’s first $1 billion title, reshaping the studio’s commercial standing and streaming/catalog interest in Michael Jackson’s music.