The race towards the billion-dollar milestone is becoming increasingly tense as Michael closes another week with a worldwide total of $978,625,426. While the Michael Jackson biopic added just over $1.1 million since last week’s update, its theatrical run has clearly entered its final phase. The film remains the second highest-grossing release of 2026, and now ranks #63 on the all-time worldwide box office chart, an extraordinary achievement for a biographical film.
As we continue our weekly box office roundup, Michael has now earned $371.3 million domestically and $607.3 million internationally, with international markets representing 62.1% of the film’s total worldwide gross.
In the United States, the film has reached $371,347,426, surpassing The Passion Of The Christ which stand at $370,782,930 while the United Kingdom continues to be one of the strongest territories worldwide with an impressive $71,203,297.
Across Europe, France remains the biggest European market with $56.6 million, followed by Germany ($36.6 million), Italy ($29.7 million), Spain ($27.9 million) and the United Kingdom, which remains one of the film’s standout international successes. The Netherlands has climbed past $15.3 million, while Switzerland, Denmark and Saudi Arabia all continue to post excellent results.
Latin America continues to deliver solid numbers, led by Brazil with $33.9 million and Mexico with just under $32 million. Colombia has now crossed $15 million, while Argentina, Chile and Peru continue their steady theatrical runs.
In Asia-Pacific, Japan remains the biggest story. Since opening in June, the film has rapidly climbed to $24.4 million, becoming one of Michael‘s strongest international markets. Australia has now surpassed $32.6 million, South Korea has reached $11.8 million, China has crossed $10.4 million, and New Zealand has passed $4.2 million.
Top 5 Worldwide Box Office Films of 2026
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — $1.009 billion
- Michael — $978.6 million
- Toy Story 5 — $764.3 million
- Project Hail Mary — $683.6 million
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 — $678.4 million
Although the film’s weekly earnings have slowed considerably, Michael continues to rewrite the record books. In recent weeks, it became the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody, before overtaking Oppenheimer to become the highest-grossing biographical film ever released.
The big question now is whether Michael can still reach the coveted $1 billion worldwide milestone. With around $21.4 million still needed, the road has become more challenging as the theatrical run naturally slows. However, there is still reason for optimism. IMAX has recently rescheduled additional screenings in the United Kingdom and several other countries, extending the film’s availability on premium screens. While these extra showings are unlikely to generate huge numbers on their own, they could provide the additional momentum needed to push Michael over one of cinema’s most prestigious milestones.
The finish line is now in sight. Whether it crosses the billion-dollar mark or falls just short, Michael has already secured its place as one of the most successful biographical films in cinema history.
Rollout
$371,347,426
$607,278,000
$978,625,426
| Domestic | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Market | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
| Domestic | 24-Apr-2026 | $97,206,874 | $371,347,426 |
| Europe, Middle East, and Africa | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Market | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
| Albania | 22-Apr-2026 | $15,128 | $79,648 |
| Austria | 22-Apr-2026 | $668,542 | $4,848,616 |
| Belgium | 22-Apr-2026 | – | $7,772,977 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 22-Apr-2026 | $16,627 | $97,580 |
| Bulgaria | 22-Apr-2026 | $199,010 | $1,433,075 |
| Croatia | 22-Apr-2026 | $98,449 | $567,036 |
| Cyprus | 22-Apr-2026 | $45,729 | $252,950 |
| Czech Republic | 22-Apr-2026 | $581,405 | $2,746,116 |
| Denmark | 22-Apr-2026 | $967,870 | $6,097,417 |
| Egypt | 22-Apr-2026 | $73,011 | $837,113 |
| Estonia | 22-Apr-2026 | $119,785 | $712,158 |
| Finland | 22-Apr-2026 | $502,015 | $2,854,746 |
| France | 22-Apr-2026 | $10,194,426 | $56,642,636 |
| Germany | 22-Apr-2026 | $5,977,401 | $36,607,974 |
| Greece | 22-Apr-2026 | $457,370 | $2,109,168 |
| Hungary | 22-Apr-2026 | $615,501 | $3,424,889 |
| Iceland | 24-Apr-2026 | $68,279 | $585,349 |
| Ireland | 21-Apr-2026 | – | – |
| Israel | 22-Apr-2026 | $341,891 | $3,346,753 |
| Italy | 22-Apr-2026 | $6,711,387 | $29,723,792 |
| Kenya | 22-Apr-2026 | $61,698 | $394,454 |
| Latvia | 22-Apr-2026 | $90,931 | $547,482 |
| Lebanon | 22-Apr-2026 | $49,965 | $530,482 |
| Lithuania | 22-Apr-2026 | $151,263 | $741,635 |
| Middle East Other | 22-Apr-2026 | $1,238,949 | $8,945,173 |
| Netherlands | 22-Apr-2026 | $2,047,111 | $15,344,596 |
| Nigeria | 22-Apr-2026 | $71,994 | $510,577 |
| North Macedonia | 22-Apr-2026 | $6,104 | $52,482 |
| Norway | 22-Apr-2026 | $642,641 | $4,385,692 |
| Poland | 22-Apr-2026 | $973,274 | $4,507,165 |
| Portugal | 22-Apr-2026 | $598,886 | $3,656,168 |
| Romania | 22-Apr-2026 | $438,991 | $3,480,084 |
| Saudi Arabia | 22-Apr-2026 | $1,238,002 | $11,276,545 |
| Serbia and Montenegro | 22-Apr-2026 | $55,051 | $374,620 |
| Slovakia | 22-Apr-2026 | $312,141 | $1,438,244 |
| Slovenia | 22-Apr-2026 | $85,482 | $563,838 |
| South Africa | 24-Apr-2026 | $793,036 | $3,805,413 |
| Spain | 24-Apr-2026 | $5,090,956 | $27,876,740 |
| Sweden | 22-Apr-2026 | $853,305 | $4,107,837 |
| Switzerland | 22-Apr-2026 | $1,516,966 | $8,806,087 |
| Türkiye | 22-Apr-2026 | $286,735 | $2,226,562 |
| Ukraine | 22-Apr-2026 | $452,434 | $2,123,350 |
| United Arab Emirates | 30-Apr-2026 | $1,515,473 | $10,386,388 |
| United Kingdom | 24-Apr-2026 | $11,514,947 | $71,203,297 |
| Latin America | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Market | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
| Argentina | 23-Apr-2026 | $1,488,100 | $6,180,792 |
| Bolivia | 23-Apr-2026 | $578,869 | $2,285,584 |
| Brazil | 23-Apr-2026 | $5,998,882 | $33,940,528 |
| Central America | 23-Apr-2026 | $1,910,313 | $7,844,443 |
| Chile | 23-Apr-2026 | $1,561,501 | $7,666,376 |
| Colombia | 23-Apr-2026 | $2,744,824 | $15,005,572 |
| Ecuador | 23-Apr-2026 | $1,264,269 | $4,847,209 |
| Mexico | 22-Apr-2026 | $8,011,154 | $31,993,125 |
| Paraguay | 23-Apr-2026 | $91,621 | $371,898 |
| Peru | 23-Apr-2026 | $2,699,426 | $10,135,306 |
| Trinidad & Tobago | 23-Apr-2026 | $137,554 | $912,152 |
| Uruguay | 23-Apr-2026 | $135,108 | $646,060 |
| Venezuela | 23-Apr-2026 | $425,275 | $2,214,527 |
| Asia Pacific | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Market | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
| Australia | 22-Apr-2026 | $5,702,652 | $32,626,501 |
| Bangladesh | 24-Apr-2026 | $19,718 | $175,836 |
| Hong Kong | 22-Apr-2026 | $423,720 | $1,987,250 |
| India | 24-Apr-2026 | $1,882,450 | $8,535,799 |
| Indonesia | 22-Apr-2026 | $149,657 | $924,252 |
| Japan | 12-Jun-2026 | $6,803,176 | $24,407,087 |
| Malaysia | 23-Apr-2026 | $756,421 | $3,857,780 |
| Mongolia | 24-Apr-2026 | $31,456 | $350,276 |
| New Zealand | 22-Apr-2026 | $598,417 | $4,201,184 |
| Pakistan | 24-Apr-2026 | $73,255 | $754,956 |
| Philippines | 22-Apr-2026 | $435,556 | $1,572,622 |
| Russia/CIS | 27-May-2026 | $4,583,754 | $4,060,504 |
| Singapore | 23-Apr-2026 | $315,546 | $1,944,247 |
| South Korea | 13-May-2026 | $4,783,295 | $11,848,232 |
| Sri Lanka | 24-Apr-2026 | $94,744 | $710,178 |
| Taiwan | 24-Apr-2026 | $569,673 | $3,416,789 |
| Thailand | 23-Apr-2026 | $287,320 | $1,118,540 |
| Vietnam | 22-Apr-2026 | $67,627 | $359,735 |
| China | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Market | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
| China | 24-Apr-2026 | – | $10,451,302 |
That’s incorrect. Universal hasn’t updated the international numbers yet, they only added the domestic (US) data. The global actuals are missing. For context, Japan alone grossed $3.5M this weekend.
It is correct at the time we posted this article. We are waiting for Official numbers to be in and not speculate on numbers. But thanks for your input.
Global Box Office has said it’s currently at $989 million. I think hard to believe that Michael only made a million in a full week. Are you sure that’s right?
Exactly! 🙂
I was gonna say I saw how was at 980 when I saw the last one why they keep changing the numbers???
I dont understand and honestly dont believe Mario bros is that high.
Thanks for the reply! I understand you’re waiting for the official charts. I just felt the article was a bit misleading for the readers, because keeping the international numbers identical to last week makes it look like the movie completely stalled worldwide, which isn’t the case. Even without speculating, we know for a fact the $1B milestone is guaranteed in a week or two. Keep up the good work
Thanks for your reply. Much appreciated 👍🏻 looking forward to the day Michael hits that billion mark!
Me top! And it will! Just wish it was still in theaters where i live, i thought they’d keep playing it throughout the summer. I went every week, sometimes twice when i had the time. So many people were still going, I was so sad to see it go so soon! Maybe they’ll bring it back, Jaafarwas absolutely amazing! ❤️☺️🙏🏼👏👏
I find it hard to believe*
So grateful to hear it’s still growing!! ✨️🔥🙌🔥✨️
If the industry didn’t speed rush to remove Micheal from theaters & onto digital platforms after only 2ish months in theaters, he would’ve already far bypassed the billion dollar marker… Since when do they treat successful, lucrative movies like that?
Bohemian Rhapsody & Oppenheimer were supported by much longer theater stays for their praise. But b/c it’s Micheal it’s somehow acceptable to sabotage the theatrical run?
I’ve seen it seven times & the rooms are always at least half full or more. There’s nothing like seeing it on the biggest, loudest screen you can. America has no excuse to be pulling it out of theaters like this, but I’ll see it as many times as I can & strongly encourage others to do the same. Michael deserves better. 🙏
Michael just hit 991 million worldwide!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Removed from theaters to soon to block the billion!!! BR was in theaters 5 months! JEEZ, shame things are still rigged in day and age.,,…
This article aged terribly. This is why you wait for numbers
The movie theaters have stopped showing Michael in several locations I find that terrible
Nothing new!! There’s always something or somebody in black people way. Just like billboard magazine authority , they are the one that allowed black people music to be number one or number two. No matter what black people do they are always will have to wait for the white man’s approval. We invented many successful things but we do not control our inventions they do.
Why is Russia’s opening numbers higher than its overall gross? Makes no sense without an explanation.
Michael have pass 1 Billion weeks ago they are lying.