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Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Tops 1 Million Tickets in Peru, Sets Biopic/Drama Attendance Record

Backed by a near-$200 million investment, the film converts brand power into box-office strength.

Overview

  • The film in Peru, which passed 1,070,000 admissions Monday, held the No. 1 box-office spot for a second week despite new releases including The Devil Wears Prada 2.
  • It became the country’s second 2026 release to clear one million admissions after Super Mario Galaxy, which sold more than 1.6 million tickets.
  • Universal Pictures said the movie set a national attendance record for biographical and drama titles, topping Bohemian Rhapsody, Oppenheimer and Napoleon.
  • The worldwide debut reached $217 million and the title now ranks fourth at the global box office, marking Lionsgate’s strongest launch in more than a decade.
  • The production carried a budget near $200 million financed by Lionsgate, Universal Pictures and Michael Jackson’s estate.