Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Surpasses 'Bohemian Rhapsody' as Highest-Grossing Music Biopic with $911.9M
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Summary
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has officially surpassed 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to become the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, earning $911.9 million globally ($358 million domestic, $553 million international). Lionsgate confirmed the figures to Rolling Stone, noting the total does not include the latest weekend's receipts. The previous record holder, the 2018 Queen biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' earned $910 million worldwide and won Rami Malek a Best Actor Oscar.
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Lionsgate confirmed the numbers to Rolling Stone, adding that Michael has made $358 million at the domestic box office and another $553 million internationally; that total does not include this weekend's receipts.
Comparatively, the 2018 Queen movie raked in $910 million worldwide during its theatrical run while also earning its star Rami Malek a Best Actor Oscar.
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