‘King of Pop’ Biopic Shatters Box Office Competition
The Michael Jackson biopic outperformed other films in its opening weekend, earning $97 million domestically and $217 million globally. Despite receiving poor reviews from critics, the film recouped its $200 million production cost.
The Michael Jackson biopic outperformed other films in its opening weekend, earning $97 million at the domestic box office and $217 million globally. This impressive start recouped its $200 million price tag. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film tells the story of Jackson's rise with the Jackson 5. Jaafar Jackson, Michael's nephew, plays the icon in the film, which received a 38 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The biopic had the second-highest opening weekend of the year, behind only 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'. 'Project Hail Mary' held strong at number three, earning $13.2 million in its sixth weekend.
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