Michael Jackson biopic surpasses 1 billion dollars in global box office

The biopic 'Michael', centered on the life of Michael Jackson, has reached 1 billion dollars in global box office earnings after 12 weeks of release. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, the film is the first production in Lionsgate history to achieve this milestone. Domestic earnings in the United States reached 371.8 million dollars, while international markets contributed 629.8 million dollars, including 35.75 million from Japan. The film significantly outperformed Lionsgate's previous record holder, 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire', which earned 865.2 million dollars. Additionally, it marks the most commercially successful project for both Graham King, surpassing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' at 911 million dollars, and Antoine Fuqua, exceeding the 203 million dollars earned by 'King Arthur'. The production also reported strong performance in the Russian market during its final theatrical stages.