The box office numbers for Michael are undeniably historic, and the industry is now watching its long-term streaming strategy. It broke records by pulling in $314 million globally in its opening weekend, surpassing massive music biopics like Bohemian Rhapsody and Straight Outta Compton. The focus is now shifting to its OTT release, which is expected to follow a staggered model—potentially premiering on Starz before hitting Prime Video later this fall.