Michael biopic surpasses $1 billion worldwide
Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, has topped $1 billion at the worldwide box office and become the highest-grossing music biopic ever despite mixed critical reviews. The film traces Jackson's life from his Gary, Indiana youth through the Bad tour and features Colman Domingo and Nia Long as his parents, with Miles Teller as manager John Branca. After opening in theaters on April 24 and debuting on PVOD on June 9, Michael remains available on digital platforms and in select theaters and is scheduled to premiere on STARZ on Aug. 10, extending its global reach.
The film became the highest-grossing music biopic worldwide.
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The film opened in theaters on April 24 and went to PVOD on June 9. It has now passed $1 billion worldwide and will debut on STARZ on Aug. 10. The film will remain on digital platforms and in some theaters.
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