Global Box Office for Michael: Exceeds Elvis' $288M+ Total, Ranking as the Second Highest-Grossing Music Biopic in History

The biopic titled Michael is rapidly approaching the status of the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, having already surpassed the $400 million mark at the global box office within its first ten days of release. The film has overtaken Elvis to become the second-highest-grossing music biopic ever, and projections suggest it may soon claim the top spot. The film's impressive performance continues to draw attention as it sets new records. On Thursday, Michael garnered $6.6 million, marking the largest Thursday earnings for a music biopic to date. This figure represents an 8.3% decline from Wednesday's earnings but still outpaces the first Thursday collections of notable films such as Straight Outta Compton and Bohemian Rhapsody, which earned $4.6 million and $3.5 million, respectively. Additionally, it ranks as the seventh-largest first Thursday for April releases. In just eight days, the film has accumulated $129.8 million at the domestic box office, positioning it to potentially surpass the total earnings of both Elvis and Straight Outta Compton, thereby becoming the second-highest-grossing biopic domestically. Internationally, Michael has already reached $169.3 million across 82 markets, contributing to its overall box office success. As of Thursday, the film's worldwide box office collection stood at approximately $299.1 million, with expectations that it will soon cross the $300 million milestone. Analysts predict that Michael will achieve the $400 million mark by the end of the week. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Michael chronicles the life of the iconic American singer Michael Jackson, from his early days with the Jackson 5 in the 1960s to his Bad tour in the late 1980s. The film features Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, in the lead role. As it continues to perform strongly, the film is projected to earn around $45 million during its second weekend at the domestic box office, indicating sustained audience interest.