Michael (2026), the biographical drama on Michael Jackson, has delivered a record-breaking start at the global box office. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) in his film debut, the movie hit screens on April 22 in Europe and April 24 in the US and India.
Record-Breaking Opening Weekend
The film registered the biggest opening ever for a biopic, accumulating $217 million worldwide in its opening weekend—smashing the previous record held by Straight Outta Compton ($60 million). The opening weekend breakdown showed strong performance across all major markets.
| Territory | Opening Weekend Gross |
|---|---|
| Worldwide Total | $217 Million |
| United States & Canada | $97 Million |
| International Markets | $120 Million |
However, mixed critical reception (38% on Rotten Tomatoes) and limited repeat value have started to impact momentum post-weekend.
Weekday Performance and Regional Breakdown
After the explosive opening, Michael witnessed a steady post-weekend decline—expected for front-loaded releases. The film added roughly $22–25 million over the weekdays (excluding today), bringing its six-day worldwide total to approximately $240 million.
| Region | 6-Day Performance | Status |
|---|---|---|
| India | ₹20 Cr net | Holding steady despite Bhooth Bangla competition |
| China | Weakest major market | Underperforming expectations |
| Other Markets | Contributing to $240M total | Controlled decline |
In India, the biographical drama has collected approximately ₹20 crore net, maintaining relatively stable collections despite strong competition from Bhooth Bangla. Meanwhile, China has emerged as the weakest-performing major market, impacting the overall international average.
Lifetime Box Office Projections
Michael has transitioned from a record-breaking opening to a controlled downward trend, which is typical for front-loaded films with mixed word-of-mouth. Trade estimates currently project a $650–$800 million lifetime gross worldwide.
In India, the film is expected to close around ₹60 crore net—a decent total given the Hollywood biopic’s limited appeal in the domestic market compared to local releases.
For live day-wise updates and detailed tracking, check our Michael (2026) box office collection page.