Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Achieves Record-Breaking Global Opening Weekend

The Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ don scatter box office records worldwide, earning $217.4 million in the first weekend alone. For North America, the movie pull in $97 million, with around 6.3 million people going to cinemas to watch am. IMAX screenings contribute $24.4 million globally, making am the biggest IMAX debut for musical biopics. Despite wahala during production, like extra shooting days and controversies from the Jackson estate, the movie still perform well because of strong marketing campaigns and positive audience reception. Flash mobs, hologram displays, and online content help hype am up, while trailer views hit 116 million in 24 hours. Michael don surpass rival movies like Project Hail Mary and Super Mario Galaxy Movie, showing sey audiences really dey excited for this biopic. Analysts believe the movie fit cross $100 million in the US alone, making am the biggest live-action opening of the year so far. This success also boost overall box office numbers for 2026, which don reach $2.6 billion, representing a 17% increase compared to last year.