'Michael' Biopic Breaks Records with $97M Opening Weekend
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The Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ has opened to about $97 million in North America, topping the weekend box office and setting a record for music biopics. The film’s success has lifted overall cinema takings and shown Jackson’s enduring commercial pull despite long-running abuse allegations. Debate continues over whether the movie fairly handles both his artistic legacy and the accusations against him.
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- •‘Michael’ earned about $97 million in its North American opening weekend.
- •The film’s debut set a new record for the biggest opening by a music biopic.
- •Entertainment outlets report that the movie helped drive a strong overall weekend box office in the US and Canada.
- •Coverage highlights that the film’s success comes despite renewed focus on sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson.
- •Some reports describe Jackson as both an ‘untouchable’ pop icon and an alleged sexual predator in discussing the film.
- •Financial press articles say the opening confirms Jackson’s lasting commercial appeal for studios and cinemas.
- •Headlines from Middle East and African outlets also describe the movie as dominating the North American box office.
- •Several reports cite a global opening figure around $220 million for ‘Michael’, combining North American and international markets.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If ‘Michael’ maintains strong ticket sales over the next few weeks Studios may greenlight more big-budget music biopics featuring globally known artists.
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