Michael Biopic Shatters Box Office Records | Durham News

Michael Jackson’s biopic “Michael” is smashing box office records, raking in over $977 million globally — including $370 million domestically and $607 million internationally — making it the highest-grossing biopic ever, even edging out “Oppenheimer.” This blockbuster success is a major win for newly independent Lionsgate, proving its traditional Hollywood model can still deliver massive returns and investor confidence after its split from Starz. While streaming giants like Netflix struggle to replicate the global event power of cinema, “Michael” proves the big screen still reigns supreme. With strong global demand and built-in audience recognition, Lionsgate now holds significant leverage for potential sequels — despite creative hurdles — positioning the film as both a financial triumph and a strategic asset for the studio’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5adfacbeda451cd8