“Michael” Moonwalks Past “Bohemian Rhapsody” to Become Highest-Grossing Music Biopic of All Time

The King of Pop is once again making history.

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has officially surpassed Bohemian Rhapsody at the worldwide box office, becoming the highest-grossing music biopic in cinema history. The film has earned more than $911.9 million globally since its release in April, eclipsing the previous record held by the 2018 Freddie Mercury and Queen biopic.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, Michael has proven to be a massive draw for audiences around the world. The film chronicles Jackson’s rise from child star with the Jackson 5 to global superstardom and has continued to dominate theaters despite mixed critical reviews.

The milestone is especially notable because both Michael and Bohemian Rhapsody share the same producer, Graham King. The latest achievement adds yet another blockbuster success to King’s resume while solidifying Jackson’s enduring global appeal.

From the start, Michael showed signs of becoming a phenomenon. The film opened to a record-breaking $217 million worldwide debut, the largest opening weekend ever for a music biopic. It also set numerous international records and became one of the strongest-performing releases of 2026.

Industry analysts are now watching closely to see whether Michael can cross the coveted $1 billion mark before the end of its theatrical run. With the film still playing in many territories and continuing to attract audiences, that milestone appears well within reach.

For fans of Michael Jackson, the record is another reminder that nearly two decades after his passing, the King of Pop’s influence remains as powerful as ever—both on the charts and now at the box office.