Biopic 'Michael' Breaks Box Office Records
April 26, 2026 at 19:56
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- 'Michael' achieves largest opening for a biopic with $217 million
- Surpasses 'Oppenheimer' debut, shifting box office dynamics
- Despite controversies, audience responds positively with high ratings
The film Michael has shattered records, earning an impressive $217 million globally on its opening weekend, making it the highest-grossing debut for a biopic ever. It outperformed the previous record-holder, Oppenheimer, which debuted at $174 million.
Of the total, $97 million came from North American ticket sales, while international markets contributed approximately $120 million. Michael ranks second this year only to another major release.
Despite facing criticism over its portrayal of Michael Jackson's life and ongoing discussions around potential sequels that might address sensitive topics, the film has received favorable audience feedback, as evidenced by an impressive 4.8 out of 5 rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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