Michael, the music biopic chronicling the life of legendary singer Michael Jackson, has surged past $400 million at the global box office within its first week, marking a powerful start to its theatrical run.
Of the total earnings, $280,620,765 (66.1%) came from international markets, while domestic box office receipts accounted for $144,203,832 (33.9%) of the film’s global haul.
This feat follows shortly after the biopic earned a historic $217 million in its opening weekend globally and emerged Nigeria’s biggest opening weekend of 2026 with over N100 million.
According to a recent box office update on the film, Michael grossed $144, 203,832 domestically and $280, 620,765 internationally. Together, this amounted to a total of $424,824,597.
Michael follows Michael Jackson’s iconic rise from his formative years in the Jackson 5 to becoming the King of Pop, tracing defining moments that shaped the iconic singer’s music journey.
Written by John Logan, Jaafar, Michael Jackson’s nephew, leads the biopic, marking his film debut. He is joined by Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Laura Harrier and Miles Teller including Kendrick Sampson, Rhyan Hill, and Jessica Sula.
As a biographical cinematic portrayal of the music legacy of Michael Jackson, Michael continues to prove the enduring legacy and fandom of the iconic global singer.