Michael Box Office Collection: Jaafar Jackson Film Crosses $500 Million Globally

Michael

Jackson's biopic, Michael, has officially surpassed dollar 500 million in worldwide box office. The film has been garnering unwavering support from fans ever since it was released in cinemas. Not only because it is the biopic of the King of Pop, but also Jaafar Jackson, who played Michael, grabbed attention for his uncanny resemblance to his uncle. From domestic markets to international audiences, Michael continues to dominate screens, proving that it is more than just a box office success. While the biopic has been garnering positive responses, there might be a sequel coming soon.

Michael continues to rule worldwide box office

Jaafar Jackson's Michael continues to create history at the global box office as it crossed the dollar 500 million mark in just its third weekend (May 10, 2026). With this solid collection, the film now holds the record for the highest-grossing music biopic opening ever. As per reports, Michael is the fastest music biopic to cross dollar 500M. It is now very closed to beat Bohemian Rhapsody (dollar 903.6M) in total gross. This milestone proves the biopic as a cultural phenomenon and highlights people's never ending fascination with the life and legacy of the King of Pop.

Michael Indian box office collection

Meanwhile, as per Sacnilk, Michael earned Rs 58.38 crore in India (gross) and Rs 48.75 crore Indian net. With strong and consistent growth over the weekend, it is officially India's third most successful English-language film of 2026.

Michael plot

Michael is a biographical film directed by Antoine Fuqua. It chronicles the life of Michael Jackson from his childhood in Gary, Indiana, to his rise as the King of Pop. The film has been praised for its cinematic recreation of Jackson's legendary concert performances and music videos. It begins with 10-year-old Michael (Juliano Krue Valdi) and his brothers under the management of their strict father, Joe Jackson (Colman Domingo). The biopic the shows the transition to Motown, the move to Epic Records, and the huge success of the song Thriller.

Speaking about the cast of Michael, apart from Jaafar, it also features Juliano Krue Valdi who portrays young Michael at age 10. Colman Domingo plays Joe Jackson, Michael’s strict father, Nia Long appears as Katherine Jackson, Miles Teller stars as Michael’s attorney and manager John Branca, Mike Myers plays CBS Records president Walter Yetnikoff, Laura Harrier stars as Suzanne de Passe, and Kendrick Sampson as music legend Quincy Jones.