New Delhi, July 13 -- 'Michael', Antoine Fuqua's biographical drama on the life of Michael Jackson, has crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office, making history as the first Hollywood biopic to reach the milestone.

The film has now overtaken 2018's 'Bohemian Rhapsody', which earned around $911 million globally, to become the highest-grossing musical biopic of all time. It has also surpassed Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' ($975 million worldwide) to become the highest-grossing film based on a real person in Hollywood history.

Released in April, 'Michael' opened to mixed reviews from critics but proved to be a major draw at the box office. Audiences embraced the film, helping it enjoy a strong theatrical run across both ...