Wikimedia Commons/Michael movie 2026 Movie Michael biopic shatters records with $217M global debut, tops Oppenheimer & musical biopics. Audiences rave despite critics. April 27, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Michael biopic starring Jaafar Jackson has defied expectations with a stunning box office debut this past weekend. The film achieved an impressive $97 million domestically and a remarkable $217.4 million worldwide, according to Comscore estimates released Sunday.