Post-launch › Results & measurement · 28 Jun 2026 · T+65
Highest-grossing biopic ever, passing Oppenheimer
In its tenth weekend the film reached $977.4M, ahead of Oppenheimer's $975.8M.
The numbers
- $977.4MWorldwide grossGross · USD · Worldwide · as of 28 Jun 2026ReportedSource: Deadline
Details
- Date
- 28 Jun 2026 · T+65
- Phase
- Post-launch › Results & measurement
- Category
- Results & measurement
- Markets
- Global
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- Studio-led
- Channels
- Cinema
Sources 2
- Michael Jackson Movie 'Michael' Becomes Highest-Grossing Biopic Of All TimeDeadline · 28 Jun 2026 · deadline.com · SecondaryVerifies: $977.4M passes Oppenheimer
- 'Michael' Surpasses 'Oppenheimer' as Highest-Grossing Biopic With $977 Million WorldwideVariety · 28 Jun 2026 · variety.com · SecondaryVerifies: Biopic record
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