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First reported by Variety
'Michael' Biopic Tops $977 Million Worldwide, Surpasses 'Oppenheimer' as Highest-Grossing Biopic Ever

Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Becomes Highest-Grossing Biopic Ever with $977 Million

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Althea Legaspi

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The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael,' directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, has become the highest-grossing biopic of all time with $977 million at the box office, surpassing Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' ($965 million). The film achieved this milestone just two months after its theatrical release, having previously set records during its opening weekend.

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Rolling StoneMichael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Becomes Highest-Grossing Biopic Ever with $977 Millionrollingstone.com

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Michael is not only the highest-grossing music biopic ever, it has now become the highest-grossing biopic of all time just two months after it hit theaters.
It has scored $977 million at the box office, surpassing the previous record holder, Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning Oppenheimer, which earned $965 million three years ago.
A rep for Lionsgate did not immediately return Rolling Stone's request for comment.
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Music biopic 'Michael' has become the highest grossing biopic with $577.4 million at the box office, surpassing the Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer.'

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