Straight Outta Compton (2015) was the highest-grossing musical biopic opening in the US at the time of its release, earning $60.2 million. While it set records in August 2015 for musical biopics, it was surpassed in total worldwide gross by Bohemian Rhapsody in 2018 and is not the current largest opening for a musical film.
Here are the key details regarding its box office performance:
Opening Weekend Record: With $60.2 million, it set the record for the highest-grossing opening for a musical biopic in 2015.
Highest-Grossing Musical Biopics: While Straight Outta Compton was the highest-grossing musical biopic for a time, other films like Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) later surpassed its gross.
Record Holder Status: As of April 2026, the 2026 film Michael is projected to challenge and likely exceed the opening records held by Straight Outta Compton ($60.2M) and Bohemian Rhapsody ($51M).
R-Rated Record: It held the record for the highest-grossing R-rated August opening.