"Michael reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the North American box office with $26.1 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Lionsgate movie is in rarefied territory, having brought in $703.9 million worldwide and counting. It still has a way to go to surpass the current reigning champion of musical biopics: Bohemian Rhapsody. The Queen movie grossed over $910.8 million worldwide."
"There were also several newcomers in the mix this weekend, including the relationship horror movie Obsession, the Guy Ritchie action pic In the Grey and the revenge saga Is God Is, but the holdovers continued to draw the largest crowds. The power dynamics are poised to shift when Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters next weekend. Disney and 20th Century Studios' The Devil Wears Prada 2 took second place in its third weekend with $18 million."
"Obsession topped the newcomers, exceeding expectations with an estimated $16.1 million from 2,615 theaters. YouTube breakout Curry Barker wrote and directed the thriller in which a hopeless romantic gets more than he bargained for when his crush returns his affections. The film received positive reviews from both critics (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences (A- CinemaScore). Perhaps more notable is that Barker made the film for $750,000."
"Lisa Bunnell, president of domestic distribution for Focus Features, attributed some of Obsession's success to audiences craving fresh, original voices at the movies. It's also getting an infusion by word-of-mouth, with younger audiences making plans to go back with friends. Horror movies don't"
Michael returned to the top of the North American box office with $26.1 million after two weeks trailing The Devil Wears Prada 2. The Lionsgate biopic has earned $703.9 million worldwide and remains behind Bohemian Rhapsody, which has grossed over $910.8 million. Several newcomers entered the weekend, including Obsession, In the Grey, and Is God Is, but holdovers drew the largest crowds. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is expected to shift power dynamics next weekend. The Devil Wears Prada 2 placed second with $18 million, reaching $175.9 million domestic and $546.2 million worldwide. Obsession opened with $16.1 million from 2,615 theaters, received positive reviews, and was made for $750,000 after Focus Features acquired it for about $15 million.
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