The Biopic "Michael" About Michael Jackson Has Become The Highest-Grossing Music Biopic In History, Surpassing "Bohemian Rhapsody." The film is nearing $1 billion at the box office, with $932.2 million in global earnings to date. Despite controversy over the portrayal of Jackson's life and legal restrictions on addressing abuse allegations, the film has boosted interest in Jackson's music and the Jackson estate's revenue. "Michael" has been a blockbuster success, despite criticism and reshoots to avoid addressing sensitive topics.