Michael" Biopic: Breaking Records and Reigniting Interest in Michael Jackson's Music
The biopic "Michael" based on the life of Michael Jackson has become the highest-grossing music biopic in history, surpassing the Freddie Mercury biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody." The film is close to reaching the $1 billion mark at the box office, with global earnings of $932.2 million so far. If ticket sales continue to rise and exceed $975 million, "Michael" will become the highest-grossing biopic of all time. Filmmakers faced legal restrictions on depicting the allegations against Jackson by Jordan Chandler, leading to reshoots and a delayed release. The film's success has reignited interest in Jackson's music, with "Thriller" climbing to Number Seven on the Billboard 200.
The biopic has not only boosted the Jackson estate's revenue but also propelled the music of the Jackson 5 and the Jacksons to new heights. Despite criticism from reviewers and controversy over its handling of Jackson's personal life, "Michael" has been a blockbuster hit.