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Michael Jackson Biopic Dominates South Korea Box Office With 51% Market Share
entertainment8 days ago

Michael Jackson Biopic Dominates South Korea Box Office With 51% Market Share

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael led the South Korean box office for the May 15–17 weekend, taking about $3.6 million from 470,375 admissions for a 51.0% market share and pushing its local total to $4.8 million from 647,916 admissions since its May 13 launch; other top titles included The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Salmokji: Whispering Water, with the weekend box office totaling around $6.8 million as the market recovers.

Michael Tops Global Box Office as Devil Wears Prada 2 Clears $500M
entertainment-box-office9 days ago

Michael Tops Global Box Office as Devil Wears Prada 2 Clears $500M

Michael remains the worldwide box office leader with a running total of about $703.8–704 million after an $83.8 million weekend (domestic $26.1 million, international $57.7 million) across 83 markets, while The Devil Wears Prada 2 has crossed $500 million globally, reaching about $546.2 million (roughly $175.9 million domestic and $370.3 million international). IMAX contributed around $5.2 million to Michael’s weekend, Korea opened strong at $4.9 million on Culture Day, and Michael continues to dominate key territories like France, the UK & Ireland, and Germany as the Prada sequel remains a major global release.

Michael Reclaims Box Office Crown as Obsession Debuts Strong
entertainment9 days ago

Michael Reclaims Box Office Crown as Obsession Debuts Strong

Michael returns to No. 1 at the domestic box office with $26 million in its fourth weekend, outpacing new releases like The Devil Wears Prada 2 ($18 million) and Obsession ($16 million). The biopic has $283 million in North America and $703.8 million worldwide, the top-grossing musical biopic in the U.S. and closing in on the worldwide records; Obsession opens strong in third with $16 million, while Mortal Kombat and Is God Is round out other openings. Overall, the box office is roughly 16% ahead of last year as summer releases heat up.

Moonwalks Back to No. 1 as Michael Tops Box Office With $7 Million
entertainment10 days ago

Moonwalks Back to No. 1 as Michael Tops Box Office With $7 Million

With no major new releases, Michael dominates the domestic box office again, taking in $7 million on Friday and tracking $25–28 million for the weekend to lift its North American total near $283 million after four weekends; Obsession opens strong with about $6.9 million on its debut day and an estimated $14.5 million for the weekend; Prada 2 debuts at No. 3 with $5.3 million on Friday and is expected to reach about $20 million by Sunday, pushing its worldwide total past $500 million; Mortal Kombat II slips to around $3.7 million on Friday with a projected $12.7 million for the weekend; The Sheep Detectives add about $2.45 million on Friday and are seen finishing the weekend near $10 million.

Prada 2 Dominates Global Box Office as Michael Hits $577M
entertainment15 days ago

Prada 2 Dominates Global Box Office as Michael Hits $577M

Disney’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 remains a box‑office force, totaling $433 million globally after two weekends with $43 million domestic and $75 million overseas this frame, and $288 million from 51 territories overall led by the UK, Italy, Brazil and Mexico, surpassing the original Prada’s $326 million. Meanwhile, Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic, has $577 million worldwide with $336 million earned overseas, and $58.5 million overseas in its third weekend, underscoring its strong international pull as one of the top musical biopics.

Mortal Kombat II roars to $17M Friday, leading the box office
entertainment17 days ago

Mortal Kombat II roars to $17M Friday, leading the box office

Mortal Kombat II opened at No. 1 with about $17 million on Friday, overtaking The Devil Wears Prada 2 ($9.8M) in second, while Michael (the Michael Jackson biopic) is third with $8.8M; Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live in 3D is fourth with $4.5M and The Sheep Detectives rounds out the top five with just over $4M. The Post criticized MK II as an "onscreen bucket of slop" and a "migraine of nonstop fights and idiot characters," reflecting mixed reviews despite the strong debut.

Spike Lee Defends Michael Biopic’s Timeline, Skips 1993 Abuse Claims
entertainment23 days ago

Spike Lee Defends Michael Biopic’s Timeline, Skips 1993 Abuse Claims

Spike Lee defended Lionsgate’s Michael biopic for not including the 1993 child-sexual-abuse claims, arguing the film’s timeline ends in 1988 and cannot incorporate later accusations; director Antoine Fuqua says any exploration of the allegations will come in a potential sequel, noting the film was revised with additional shooting to shape the ending and that Lionsgate has discussed splitting the project into two parts as the Michael Jackson story extends beyond the current film.

Prada 2 Dominates Global Box Office as Michael Reaches $413M Worldwide
entertainment24 days ago

Prada 2 Dominates Global Box Office as Michael Reaches $413M Worldwide

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is about $115 million worldwide after its opening frame (roughly $82M offshore and $32.5M in North America), with a U.S. opening in the $75–$80M range projected, while Michael has climbed to about $413M globally, having crossed $300M to become the second‑highest grossing musical biopic ever; the update highlights strong international performance in key markets (Italy, Brazil, Germany, China) fueling the weekend box office.

Michael Jackson Biopic Opens to Record Box Office Despite Critics
film1 month ago

Michael Jackson Biopic Opens to Record Box Office Despite Critics

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).

Michael: Sequel on the Horizon for Jackson Biopic?
entertainment1 month ago

Michael: Sequel on the Horizon for Jackson Biopic?

Hollywood Reporter notes that after the premiere of Michael, there’s talk of a potential follow-up to the Jackson biopic, but no decision has been made. A Part 2 isn’t finished yet, with writer John Logan’s script not complete, and any sequel would hinge on strong audience demand and the film’s performance. The project has been overhauled to emphasize music over controversy and could reuse footage, but questions remain about which era of Jackson’s life to cover and how to finance a second film.

Michael Biopic Sets Sights on Record Moonwalk Debut
entertainment1 month ago

Michael Biopic Sets Sights on Record Moonwalk Debut

Antoine Fuqua’s Michael, produced by Graham King for Lionsgate, is tracking a $65–70 million domestic opening—the strongest ever for a music biopic—with a global debut potentially around $165 million against a budget reportedly near $155 million after additional work. While international interest is high, the film has mixed reviews and faced a legal hurdle from a Jackson accuser, prompting a plan to split the project and focus the narrative on Jackson’s early career up to the Bad World Tour.

General Hospital: Michael's Suspicion Sparks Chaos and Danger
entertainment1 year ago

General Hospital: Michael's Suspicion Sparks Chaos and Danger

In the upcoming episode of General Hospital, Michael becomes suspicious of his wife Willow's interactions with Drew, especially after receiving a revealing video. Meanwhile, Dante struggles with guilt over Sam's death and seeks comfort from his parents, Sonny and Olivia. Anna Devane delivers grave news about Sasha's kidnapping, and Carly seeks Brennan's help to resolve the situation. Additionally, Portia meets with Isaiah, potentially offering him a job at the hospital following Lulu's successful surgery.

"The Young and the Restless: Michael's Revelation Sparks Phyllis' Return"
television2 years ago

"The Young and the Restless: Michael's Revelation Sparks Phyllis' Return"

In a preview for the upcoming week of The Young and the Restless, Michael reveals to Daniel and Summer that Phyllis is ready to make her comeback, potentially changing everything for Summer and Diane. Meanwhile, Ashley and Tucker decide to go into business together, causing tension with Jack. Adam receives a surprising offer from Sharon, and Sally continues to blame him for the loss of their child.