'Michael' shatters box office records for music biopics with USD 217.4 million opening
Michael Jackson's biopic, "Michael," defied negative reviews and production woes, opening to a staggering USD 97 million domestically and USD 217.4 million globally, setting a new record for music biopics.
Despite controversy surrounding the King of Pop, the film's massive debut highlights its commercial success, even as critics pointed to its glossing over sensitive issues.
Michael Jackson biopic breaks records
- What the Michael Jackson movie leaves out Washington Post —
- Box Office: ‘Michael’ Soaring to Huge $12M-$13M in U.S. Previews Amid Over-the-Moon Audience Scores The Hollywood Reporter —
- Thriller Nights: ‘Michael’ Dancing To $12.5M+ In Previews, Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score At 96% – Box Office Update Deadline —
- Michael Jackson biopic turns up the music and mutes the controversy. What's wrong with that? CBC —
- Michael Jackson's 50 best songs, ranked as his movie hits theaters USA Today —