Michael Box Office Surges to $703M Worldwide After Reclaiming No. 1 Spot
Michael Jackson’s biopic, titled “Michael,” has reclaimed the No. 1 position at the North American box office, generating $26.1 million over the weekend. This surge follows a two-week period in which it trailed behind “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The film’s impressive performance has propelled its worldwide earnings to $703.9 million, solidifying its status among the highest-grossing musical biopics in cinematic history.
Box Office Performance and Rankings
After two weeks of competition with “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” “Michael” has returned to the top of the box office charts. The film’s weekend earnings of $26.1 million were reported by studio estimates on Sunday. This marks a significant milestone for the Lionsgate release, which is now in a competitive race to surpass “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the current leader in the musical biopic category, which grossed over $910.8 million globally.
In its third weekend, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” secured second place with $18 million, bringing its domestic total to $175.9 million and worldwide earnings to $546.2 million.
New Releases and Audience Reception
Several new films entered the box office landscape this weekend, including the relationship horror movie “Obsession,” the action film “In the Grey,” and the revenge drama “Is God Is.” Despite the influx of new titles, established films continued to attract larger audiences. The competitive dynamics are expected to shift with the upcoming release of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.”
“Obsession” emerged as a standout among newcomers, debuting with an estimated $16.1 million from 2,615 theaters. The film, directed by Curry Barker, tells the story of a young man whose childhood wish to be with his crush becomes a reality. Garnering positive reviews, it holds a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an A- CinemaScore. Notably, Barker produced the film for just $750,000, and Focus Features acquired it for approximately $15 million after its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Lisa Bunnell, president of domestic distribution for Focus Features, noted that the film’s success can be attributed to audiences seeking fresh narratives. The film’s strong word-of-mouth appeal, particularly among younger viewers, has contributed to its growing popularity.
Other Box Office Highlights
In fourth place, “Mortal Kombat II” experienced a 65% drop in its second weekend, earning $13.4 million domestically. The film has grossed $101.2 million globally across 80 markets.
Amazon MGM Studios secured three positions in the top 10, with “The Sheep Detectives” in fifth place, “Project Hail Mary” in seventh, and “Is God Is” rounding out the list. “The Sheep Detectives” saw a modest 33% decline from its opening weekend, earning an additional $10.2 million and bringing its total to $30.5 million. “Project Hail Mary,” now available for home rental or purchase, added $3.4 million in its ninth weekend. “Is God Is,” an adaptation of Aleshea Harris’s Obie-winning play, debuted with $2.2 million and holds a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The action film “In the Grey,” featuring stars like Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal, earned $3 million from 2,018 locations. The film currently holds a 44% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a B CinemaScore.
High-profile re-releases also made an impact this weekend, with “Top Gun” earning $3.1 million and “Shrek” bringing in $1.3 million.
Top 10 Movies by Domestic Box Office
Final domestic figures for the weekend, as reported by Comscore, are as follows:
- “Michael,” $26.1 million.
- “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” $18 million.
- “Obsession,” $16.1 million.
- “Mortal Kombat II,” $13.4 million.
- “The Sheep Detectives,” $10.2 million.
- “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” $4.5 million.
- “Project Hail Mary,” $3.9 million.
- “Top Gun” 40th Anniversary, $3.1 million.
- “In the Grey,” $3 million.
- “Is God Is,” $2.2 million.
Source: timesofdubai.ae
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Published on 2026-05-18 16:56:00 • By the Editorial Desk
