April 26, 2026
'Michael' moonwalks to $97 million opening, shattering record for music biopics
"Michael," the big-budget Michael Jackson spectacle, shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production to launch with $97 million in U.S. and Canada theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, shattering a record debut for music biopics.
TL;DR
- "Michael," a big-budget Michael Jackson biopic, opened with $97 million in U.S. and Canada theaters.
- This debut shatters the previous record for music biopics.
- The film's success occurred despite receiving bad reviews and facing a troubled production.