According to a report by Collider, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become the first film of 2025 to cross the $1 billion mark at the global box office , while Antoine Fuqua's msuical biopic Michael has hit $900 million. The animated sequel's achievement follows a recent trend of such films crossing that threshold, and Michael is now just $11 million away from surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody as the highest-grossing musical biopic of all time.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie becomes 2025's first billion-dollar film

As Collider reported, the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie officially crossed the billion-dollar mark last weekend. This milestone places it alongside other recent animated successors such as China's Ne Zha 2, Inside Out 2, and Zootopia 2, all of which have demonstrated the continued box-office dominance of family-friendly animated franchises.. The $1 billion figure is particularly notable because it arrives earlier in the year than typical blockbuster peaks, signaling sustained audience appetite for video game adaptations and animated sequels.

Michael's $900 million milestone and the $11 million chase for a biopic record

Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, has amassed $900 million globally. According to the Collider report, it is now $11 million shy of Bohemian Rhapsody's all-time musical biopic record. The film's strong international performance — particularly in the UK, France, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, and Australia — has been a key driver, with each of those markets contributing over $30 million.. The movie also became available on digital platforms (Prime Video and Apple TV) this week, which could affect its remaining theatrical momentum.

Six overseas markets delivered over $30 million each for Michael

Collider notes that outside the United States , Michael earned more than $30 million from six dsitinct territories: the UK, France, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, and Australia. This geographic spread underscores the globaal appeal of the King of Pop's story, even as the film has faced criticism for omitting certain controversies from the narrative. The overseas grosses have been instrumental in pushing the film toward the $1 billion mark alongside The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

Jaafar Jackson's uncanny portrayal and the unanswered question about omitted controversies

The film's lead performance by Jaafar Jackson — Michael Jackson's real nephew — has been widely praised as uncanny, helping to draw audiences despite the contentious subject matter. The Collider report acknowledges that Michael has faced controversy for its omission of certain controversies from Jackson's life, though the piece does not specify which episodes were left out. What remains unclear is whether future discourse or potential critical reassessment will weigh on the film's long-term legacy, or if the box office numbers will insulate it from such scrutiny.