Michael Tops Oppenheimer — Stream Music Biopics Tonight

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Ten weekends in, and the King of Pop is still making history. Lionsgate's Michael just passed $977.4 million at the global box office, sailing past Oppenheimer ($975M) to become the highest-grossing biopic of all time. The Antoine Fuqua-directed film shows no signs of slowing down, proving audiences still show up for a legend done right.

While Michael is still in theaters, the biopic fever doesn't have to end there. Some of the best music biopics ever made are waiting for you on streaming right now. Here are three worth your Monday night.

Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

If you loved Michael, start here. The Queen biopic pulled off something similar in 2018 — turning a legendary frontman's story into a global theatrical event that earned Rami Malek an Oscar and grossed over $900 million. The Live Aid sequence alone is worth the price of admission, and Freddie Mercury's journey from immigrant kid to stadium-rocking icon hits every emotional beat. Available on Disney+ and Prime Video.

Rocketman (2019)

Taron Egerton didn't just play Elton John — he sang every note himself. Rocketman took the biopic formula and turned it into a full-blown musical fantasy, complete with surreal dance numbers and a tenderness most rock-star movies shy away from. Where Bohemian Rhapsody played it safe, Rocketman swings big. Stream it on Prime Video.

Elvis (2022)

Baz Luhrmann's maximalist take on the Elvis Presley story is a sensory overload in the best way. Austin Butler's transformative performance earned him an Oscar nomination, and the film captures the electric energy of early rock and roll with dizzying style. If Michael has you in the mood for another larger-than-life music icon, this is your pick. Available on Netflix and HBO Max.

What to Watch First

Start with Bohemian Rhapsody. It's the closest thing to the Michael experience you can get from your couch — a crowd-pleasing, box-office-smashing tribute to a one-of-a-kind artist. If you're in the mood for something bolder, Rocketman delivers more heart and less formula.

What's your favorite music biopic? 🎬