Michael Jackson Movie Hits No. 1 with $217M Global Opening Weekend
The Michael Jackson movie 'Michael' made $217 million worldwide in its opening weekend, including $97 million in North America. The film topped box offices in the U.K. and Ireland with $15.6 million, accounting for 68% of ticket sales there.
Universal's Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' dominated movie theaters worldwide, earning $217 million in its first weekend. The film made $97 million in North America alone.
In the U.K. and Ireland, 'Michael' captured an overwhelming 68% of all movie ticket sales, bringing in $15.6 million. This marks one of the strongest movie debuts of the year in that region.
The success comes despite the film facing bad reviews and production problems during filming. Universal Pictures held both the top two spots at U.K. box offices, with 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' taking second place in its fourth weekend.
'Michael' follows recent music biopics that have found major success, showing audiences remain hungry for stories about famous musicians on the big screen.
This massive opening shows moviegoers are still drawn to big music biopics despite controversies. The success could spark more celebrity movies from studios looking for proven hits in uncertain times.
Watch for U.S. box office numbers and whether the film can maintain momentum in its second weekend.
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