Michael moonwalks to $217m opening weekend, shattering box office records for a biopic
Michael Jackson biopic has shrugged off controversy, bad reviews and a troubled production to take $217m worldwide, including $97m in North AmericaMichael, the big-budget Michael Jackson biopic, has shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production to launch with a $97m opening in North American theaters, contributing to its enormous $217m (ÂŁ160m, A$303m) worldwide box office and shattering the record for the biggest biopic opening of all time.The film, a highly authorised portrayal of the âking of popâ that was co-produced by the Jackson estate and stars Jacksonâs nephew Jaafar Jackson, took $120.4m internationally and $97m domestic â combining to surpass Oppenheimerâs $180.4m worldwide opening weekend in 2023 and Bohemian Rhapsodyâs $124m in 2018. Continue reading...
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