Michael biopic opens to record-breaking $217M global box office
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Lionsgate’s Michael opened to a record $97 million domestic and $120.4 million overseas ($217.4 million global), the biggest debut for a music biopic, despite negative reviews and a costly, stretched production; a sequel is in development as Universal handles international distribution.
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