Will Michael Make $1 Billion at the Worldwide Box Office?
Will Michael Make $1 Billion at the Worldwide Box Office?
It was inevitable that Michael Jackson’s interesting and complex life story would arrive on the silver screen at some point.
As the upcoming biopic Michael has received the approval of the Jackson family and will detail many high-profile aspects of his life, it is expected to draw a crowd when released on October 3, 2025.
As a result, the film is expected to gross a substantial sum in movie ticket sales, and the studio projects it could reach the billion-dollar mark.
Continue reading to learn if Michael is likely to make $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
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Michael is Expected to Gross $1 Billion
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2025 Box Office: Will Any Film Gross Over $1 Billion Worldwide?
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Avatar: Fire and Ash - Yes | 47.85% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Zootopia 2 - Yes | 34.84% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Lilo & Stitch - Yes | 32.84% |
Michael Jackson is one of the most iconic music artists of all time, with millions of fans on every continent.
As the film has received his family’s blessing, his loyal fanbase is expected to visit movie theaters worldwide to watch the icon’s life story play out on the big screen.
The film is expected to provide an authentic depiction of the late King of Pop, as his nephew Jaafar Jackson will portray him in the movie. Director Antoine Fuqua chose Jaafar for the lead role due to his family resemblance, vocals, and movements.
For the above reasons and more, Lionsgate and Universal seemingly have high hopes for the biopic, suggesting it will be a “multi-billion dollar” flick.
Also, a recent Chinese press release indicated the studio expects the film to exceed $2 billion globally, easily recouping its $155 million budget.
Other Films Are More Likely to Hit the $1 Billion Mark
BEO betting odds indicate some movies are more likely to hit the billion-dollar mark than Michael this year.
For example, the Avatar film series has a strong track record of box office success, as Avatar (2009) and Avatar: The Way of the Water (2022) grossed over $2 billion each.
Also, Zootopia 2 is expected to follow in the footsteps of the first installment, which earned over $1 billion at the international box office in 2016.
Lilo & Stitch is reportedly close to hitting the eye-watering figure, and there are high expectations for Jurassic World: Rebirth following its release this summer.
As there is tough competition at movie theaters this year and only a handful of films often hit one billion dollars each year, time will tell if Michael matches the studio’s expectations.
Biopics Often Perform Well at the Box Office
As biopics often perform well at movie theaters, there is a good chance Michael will be a box office success.
For instance, the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody grossed more than $900 million internationally.
Also, Antoine Fuqua’s films have grossed more than $1.57 billion worldwide, as he has directed many popular movies, such as Training Day (2001), The Equalizer trilogy (2014-2023), and Olympus Has Fallen (2013).
The film’s all-star cast could be a huge draw for movie lovers, as it stars Colman Domingo as Michael’s father, Joe Jackson, Nia Long as his mother, Katherine, and Miles Teller as the King of Pop’s attorney, John Branco.
However, you will need to wait until the film’s release this October to find out if Michael will gross $1 billion or more globally.
