Michael’s Meteoric Rise: How Close Is It to Outshining Project Hail Mary?

May 12, 2026 user

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Antoine Fuqua’s Michael has taken the box office by storm, turning heads with its exceptional run. The music biopic about a pop icon is not only smashing records domestically but also closing in fast on Project Hail Mary’s global tally.

Domestic Domination: $250M Within Sight

After 17 days in North America, Michael has raked in an impressive $241.9 million. In its third weekend, the film added $37.9 million to its kitty, dipping just to the #3 spot behind Mortal Kombat II—yet the gap is razor-thin. Industry insiders predict it will soon breach the coveted $250 million barrier, solidifying its status as the highest-grossing music biopic ever in the U.S.

Global Gains: Chasing the $600M Mark

On the international front, Michael has amassed $339.1 million, pushing its worldwide total to an eye-watering $581.02 million. With only about $20 million left to hit the $600 million milestone, the film is on track to dethrone Bohemian Rhapsody as the second-highest-grossing music biopic of all time.

The Final Hurdle: Overtaking Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary, Amazon MGM’s sci-fi marvel, currently sits at $656.3 million globally—good enough for the No. 2 spot in 2026’s chart. Michael needs roughly $75 million more to claim that runner-up position. Projections suggest Michael could even flirt with the billion-dollar league, outpacing Project Hail Mary’s estimated $700 million haul.

2026’s Top 5 Worldwide Blockbusters

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – $940.9M
Project Hail Mary – $656.3M
Pegasus 3 – $649.9M
Michael – $581.0M
The Devil Wears Prada 2 – $431.8M

With Michael’s momentum showing no signs of slowing, this biopic could soon dominate the year’s box-office leaderboard. Stay tuned to GlamWorldTalks.com for all the latest scoops and analyses!