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Highest-grossing documentary film

The current highest-grossing documentary film record is $268 million, held by Michael Jackson’s This Is It, set on November 12, 2009. Last checked October 10, 2026.

$268

million

Michael Jackson’s This Is It

Worldwide, 2009

Holder
Michael Jackson’s This Is It
Record
$268 million
Exact figure
$267,983,588 worldwide gross
Location
Worldwide
Date set
November 12, 2009
Recognized by
Guinness World Records
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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