For much of his life, Michael Jackson represented the pinnacle of global stardom, a performer whose influence stretched far beyond music into culture, fashion and business. His com

One: Michael, the biopic sanctioned by the Michael Jackson estate that opened Friday, is almost certain to make an enormous amount of money.

The financial standing of the Jackson family has shown significant variation in recent years, with individual fortunes diverging as the estate of Michael Jackson continues to generate substantial revenue. The contrast comes as the estate-approved biopic Michael has its theatrical release.

The controversial Michael Jackson biopic Michael has banked $97 million at the domestic box office and $217 million globally on its opening weekend, setting a new record for a music biopic.