"Michael's $97m domestic debut also surpassed records set by previous biopics in North America, including Oppenheimer ($82m in 2023), Straight Outta Compton ($60.2m in 2015) and Bohemian Rhapsody ($51m in 2018)."
"Critics have criticised Michael for glossing over some of the less convenient aspects of Jackson's life but audiences have been far more enthusiastic: on Rotten Tomatoes its critics score is 38%, compared with 97% from audiences."
"Even in the lucrative market of music biopics, Michael was an audacious bet by Lionsgate on a controversial figure. The reputation of Jackson, who died in 2009 at the age of 50, has been repeatedly tarnished by allegations of sexual abuse of children."
Michael, the biopic about Michael Jackson, launched with a $97m opening in North America, contributing to a worldwide total of $217m. This performance shattered records for biopic openings, surpassing Oppenheimer and Bohemian Rhapsody. The film, co-produced by the Jackson estate and starring Jaafar Jackson, has received mixed reviews, with a 38% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes compared to a 97% audience score. Despite initial estimates of $50m for its opening weekend, the film significantly overperformed, indicating strong audience engagement across various segments.
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