Post-launch › Results & measurement · 12 Jul 2026 · T+79
Crosses $1 billion, the first biopic to do so
Lionsgate and Universal announced $1.0016B worldwide. Japan's $35.75M took it over the line. The film set biopic records in 31 territories and musical-biopic records in 55 more.
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The numbers
- $1.0016BWorldwide grossGross · USD · $371.8M domestic, $629.8M international · as of 12 Jul 2026ConfirmedSource: Lionsgate and Universal (Celluloid Junkie wire)Studio-announced figure.
- $35.75MJapan grossGross · USD · Japan, Kino Films · as of 12 Jul 2026ConfirmedSource: Lionsgate and Universal (Celluloid Junkie wire)
Details
- Date
- 12 Jul 2026 · T+79
- Phase
- Post-launch › Results & measurement
- Category
- Results & measurement
- Markets
- Global, Japan
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- Studio-led
- Channels
- Press release
Sources 1
- Lionsgate & Universal Pictures International's "Michael" Crosses $1 Billion at Worldwide Box OfficeLionsgate and Universal (Celluloid Junkie wire) · 12 Jul 2026 · celluloidjunkie.com · SecondaryVerifies: $1.0016B worldwide ($371.8M domestic, $629.8M international) through July 12; Japan $35.75M; records in 31 + 55 territories
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