Los Angeles, July 12 -- Jaafar Jackson starrer 'Michael' has crossed a historic figure to USD 1 billion in global ticket sales, becoming the first biopic to earn the coveted box office milestone.

As per Variety, the Michael Jackson biopic collected USD 629.8 million overseas and USD 371.8 million domestically, taking its global tally to USD 1.001 billion.

The film has been breaking records since it opened in theatres in April this year. 'Michael' opened to USD 97 million domestically and USD 217 million globally, breaking the opening weekend record for musical biopics set by 2015's 'Straight Outta Compton'.

In another accolade, 'Michael' stands as the highest grossing musical biopic, breaking the record of 2018's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' wi...