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Michael, a Michael Jackson biopic, becomes the highest grossing biopic ever with 977 million worldwide, surpassing Oppenheimer.
Michael becomes highest grossing biopic ever, topping Oppenheimer
After a record-breaking run in theatres, Michael has now made its way to OTT. The Michael Jackson biopic, which became one of the year’s biggest global hits, is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
The film arrives on the platform after creating box office history. Within two months of its theatrical release, Michael became the highest-grossing biopic of all time, earning $977 million worldwide and overtaking Oppenheimer, which had grossed $965 million globally.
In North America, the film collected $370 million, making it Lionsgate’s third highest-grossing domestic release, behind The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
Michael chronicles the life of the King of Pop, following his journey from his childhood with the Jackson 5 to becoming one of the world’s biggest music icons. The film also explores his rise to fame, career-defining performances, chart-topping albums and the challenges that came with life in the spotlight. The story concludes during his celebrated Bad Tour.
One of the film’s biggest highlights is its casting. Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, steps into the role of the legendary singer, while Juliano Krue Valdi plays the younger version of Michael.
The supporting cast features Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Joe and Katherine Jackson, Miles Teller as John Branca, Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe, Kat Graham as Diana Ross, Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy, Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones and Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark.
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