Jaafar Jackson’s ‘Michael’ BEATS Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ to become highest-grossing biopic of all time |

Jaafar Jackson starrer ‘Michael’ has become the highest-grossing biopic of all time, grossing $977 million at the worldwide box office.

‘Michael’ becomes the highest-grossing biopic

According to a Variety report, ‘Michael’ has earned $607.2 million overseas and $370.2 million domestically since April.Directed by Antoine Fuqua, ‘Michael’ follows pop icon Michael Jackson’s journey from the Jackson 5 to his status as the King of Pop.Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s real-life nephew, played Michael Jackson in his acting debut. Colman Domingo and Nia Long were seen as parents Joe and Katherine.

‘Michael’ beats ‘Oppenheimer’

The Michael Jackson biopic has overtaken Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ to reach the milestone. “Oppenheimer,” the previous record holder, earned $975 million worldwide, a remarkable total for an R-rated historical drama.

‘Michael’ becomes the highest-grossing musical

Meanwhile, ‘Michael’ has already ranked as the biggest musical biopic of all time, surpassing 2018’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ which earned $911 million worldwide.The project was developed with the support of several members of Jackson’s family years after his death in 2009 at the age of 50.

About ‘Michael’

According to the film’s official description, Michael offers an “honest portrayal of the brilliant but complicated” music icon. The story concludes in 1988, focusing on Jackson’s rise to global superstardom and not covering allegations that arose in later years, People said.In addition to the latest album, ‘Michael’ is also Lionsgate’s highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing 2013’s ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’. The studio is expected to greenlight another Jackson film.