The King of Pop…
Has done it again.
Not on stage.
But at the box office.
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The biopic Michael, based on the life of Michael Jackson, has officially become the highest-grossing biopic of all time, overtaking Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
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After just ten weeks in theaters, the film has generated around $977 million worldwide, beating Oppenheimer’s previous record of roughly $975 million. It’s also on the verge of becoming the first biopic in history to cross the $1 billion mark.
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Starring Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, the film follows the rise of the King of Pop—from his early days with The Jackson 5 to becoming one of the biggest music icons the world has ever seen.
Despite mixed reviews from critics…
Audiences showed up in massive numbers.
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The film had already broken records with the biggest opening weekend ever for a biopic.
Now…
It’s officially the biggest biographical movie ever released.
A reminder that Michael Jackson’s cultural impact remains unmatched, even years after his passing.
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Love him or criticize him…
One thing is impossible to deny.
His name still moves millions of people around the world.
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But here’s the real question…
Do you think Michael deserved to become the highest-grossing biopic ever… or do you believe Oppenheimer was the stronger film?