Michael Box Office: Michael Jackson's Biopic Sets Record With Stunning $217 Million Debut Worldwide; Good in India

Mumbai, April 26 - The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has delivered a sensational opening weekend at the global box office, rewriting record books for both biopics and music-driven films. The film opened to a massive $97 million domestic weekend, officially surpassing the previous highs set by Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour ($93M) and Oppenheimer ($82 million), marking the biggest opening ever for a biopic.

Internationally, the film proved to be just as dominant. Michael grossed a staggering $120.4 million across 82 overseas markets during its extended 5-day opening frame. This sets a new all-time overseas opening record for a biopic, beating the previous benchmarks held by Oppenheimer ($98 million) and Bohemian Rhapsody ($91.7 million).

The film's global appeal reflects the enduring popularity of Michael Jackson's legacy, with strong turnout reported across North America, Europe, and Asia. Combining its domestic and international performance, the film has achieved a phenomenal $217.4 million worldwide opening, making it the biggest global debut ever for a biopic.

Michael comfortably surpasses Oppenheimer's $180.4 million and Bohemian Rhapsody's $141.7 million global openings, setting a new gold standard for the genre. In India, the movie has grossed around 20 crores (~$2 million) in its 3-day opening weekend, which already makes it the biggest musical biopic in the country.

Mounted on a reported $200 million production budget, the film has already positioned itself as one of the most impactful theatrical launches of 2026. The strong opening not only signals blockbuster status but also underlines the unmatched global draw of Michael Jackson's music and story.