The recently released Michael Jackson biopic has claimed the top spot as the highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing Oppenheimer. The movie, directed by Antoine Fuqua, has taken £739m globally, with its success showing no signs of slowing down. The film tells the story of the late US singer's journey from being a child star to becoming the solo King of Pop, with Jaafar Jackson playing the titular role. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film has been a hit with fans, who have praised Jaafar Jackson's portrayal of his uncle. The movie's success has also led to an increase in streaming of Jackson's songs, with his music dominating the charts.
The film's financial backing by the late superstar's estate and its use of his original vocals for the musical numbers have been cited as contributing factors to its success. The movie's popularity has also seen it become Liongsgate Studios' most successful film, ahead of 2013's The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. As the film continues to break box office records, fans around the world are celebrating the King of Pop's enduring legacy.
According to review aggregator websites such as Rotten Tomatoes, fans have generally rated the film far higher than critics. The movie's success has also seen an uptick in people streaming Jackson's songs, with him being the most played artist in the UK on YouTube in the past month and the most listened to artist on Spotify in the UK last month. His music continues to dominate the charts, with his most famous tune 'Billie Jean' currently the most played song on Spotify around the world.