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‘Michael’ Crosses $1 Billion at the Box Office as Lionsgate Roars Back

The film 'Michael' has officially surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, marking a significant commercial milestone for Lionsgate.

By · Published July 12, 2026  12:26 UTC · Updated July 15, 2026  14:30 UTC

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The Michael Jackson biopic became the first biopic in history to surpass $1 billion at the global box office. This milestone also marked Lionsgate's first film to reach the $1 billion mark.

Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What record has 'Michael' broken?

It is now recognized as the highest-grossing biopic of all time.

How is the film performing internationally?

According to IMDb, it is the second highest-grossing Hollywood release of 2026 in Japan.

Is the film still playing in theaters?

While the film remains a box office success, reports indicate it is also now available on DVD.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 12 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 12 distinct news outlets with 13 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 11.
  • Primary Driver: The film 'Michael' has officially surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, marking a significant commercial milestone for Lionsgate.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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This financial performance has established the film as the highest-grossing biopic to date. Coverage from The New York Times and Forbes identifies this success as a notable recovery for Lionsgate.

IMDb reports the film has surpassed 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' to become the second highest-grossing Hollywood release in Japan for 2026. Public interest persists as the film expands into new formats and local events.

The Porterville Recorder notes the film's availability on DVD, while MLive.com confirms upcoming screenings at a Saginaw-area park.

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