This statistic presents the ranking of the ten most successful documentary films in theaters in history based on worldwide box office revenue. As of January 2023, the documentary about the late pop star Michael Jackson: This Is It led the ranking by grossing approximately *** million U.S. dollars worldwide. Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets and Fahrenheit 9/11 held the second and third positions, respectively.
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