Jaafar Jackson has made Hollywood history with Michael, becoming the first lead actor whose debut film crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. The Michael Jackson biopic has become one of the biggest cinematic successes of the year, cementing Jafar's place among Hollywood's fastest-rising stars. This report also looks at other young actors who achieved extraordinary box office success early in their careers, including Tom Holland, whose Spider-Man films became global blockbusters, and Daniel Radcliffe, whose Harry Potter franchise remains one of the highest-grossing film series in history.

Jaafar Jackson makes Hollywood history | Michael becomes $1 billion debut film

The first six months of 2026 have now come to a close. As the year enters its second half, here’s a look at the Hollywood movies that ruled the box office and secured their place among the top-grossing films of 2026 so far.

Top-grossing Hollywood movies of 2026: From The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Obsession

Filmmaker Dan Reed, who directed documentary Leaving Neverland, has claimed that the biopic Michael avoids serious allegations of child sexual abuse linked to the singer. Read on to know more.

'Completely distorted': Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed claims Michael ignores abuse allegations against Michael Jackson

Jaafar Jackson, who is earning praises from all quarters for his stunning portrayal as Michael Jackson in Michael, has expressed gratitude to the audience as the film has been dominating box office. 

Jaafar Jackson expresses gratitude as Michael rules box office: ‘Couldn't be happier’

Michael Jackson's highly anticipated biopic Michael, featuring Jaafar Jackson in the lead, opened to heartening box office numbers on its release on April 24. The film chronicles the legendary artist's rise from a child star to one of the world's most famous pop icons.

Michael biopic electrifies box office with massive opening weekend

The absence of Janet Jackson in the 2026 biopic Michael has become a major talking point following the film's premiere. While fans expected to see the iconic sister portrayed alongside her famous siblings, she is notably missing from the screen

Why Janet Jackson is completely absent from the new movie Michael

Actress Kat Graham revealed why the role of Diana Ross was cut from the Michael biopic. The film was released in Indian cinemas on April 24. 

Michael: Kat Graham breaks silence on role of Diana Ross being removed from Michael Jackson biopic

Michael movie: Nearly two decades after his death, Michael Jackson's family brings the King Of Pop's story to the big screen. The film has MJ's nephew playing the lead role and talks of the eary years of the singer. 

Michael movie review: Jaafar Jackson's stunning performance as MJ can’t hide this biopic’s biggest flaw

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Jaafar Jackson makes Hollywood history | Michael becomes $1 billion debut film

Top-grossing Hollywood films 2026: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Obsession

Leaving Neverland director claims Michael ignores abuse allegations against MJ

Jaafar Jackson expresses gratitude as Michael rules box office

Michael biopic electrifies box office with massive opening weekend

Why Janet Jackson is completely absent from the new movie Michael

Michael: Kat Graham breaks silence on role of Diana Ross being removed

Michael review: Jaafar Jackson nails the part of MJ in a whitewashed biopic