The film "Michael" became the most successful biographical work in history

The biographical film about Michael Jackson, directed by Antoine Fuqua, has set a new record in the history of global box office, according to Zamin.uz.

The film has grossed a total of $977 million worldwide, earning the title of the most successful biographical film in history, as reported by the influential publication Variety.

According to the data, the movie earned $370.2 million in U.S. theaters and $607 million internationally. As a result, it surpassed the achievements of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and the Bohemian Rhapsody film about the legendary band Queen.

In the film, the image of the pop music king Michael Jackson is portrayed by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson. Critics note that the creative team did not deeply explore the controversial and debated moments in the artist’s life.

Instead, the focus is on the singer’s unforgettable concert performances, famous appearances, and musically rich scenes prepared with high skill. The film tells the story of the legendary singer’s childhood, his siblings, and his complicated relationship with his strict father, Joe Jackson.

It also details his activities within The Jackson 5 and the beginning of his solo career. Additionally, the film shows how Michael Jackson dominated the global music scene, the creation process of his timeless hits, and the first performance of his iconic moonwalk dance move during the Billie Jean performance.

The leading roles are played by talented actors such as Juliano Valdes, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Kaylin Derricks Jones, and Laura Herring.