Michael Jackson Biopic Opens to Record Box Office Despite Critics
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The Michael Jackson biopic Michael opened to $217 million worldwide—$97 million in the US and $120 million overseas—marking the biggest debut for a musical biopic despite largely negative reviews, with the Jackson Estate co-producing and investing over $150 million. The film covers Jackson’s life up to 1988, faced legal/ethical scrutiny over depicting accusers, and a sequel could follow if the box office remains strong, while US distribution is handled by Lionsgate and most of the world by Universal (Japan will get a local release in June).
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