Box Office: ‘Michael’ Returns to No. 1 in Fourth Weekend, ‘Obsession’ Starts Strong With $16 Million
The film 'Michael' has reclaimed the top spot at the domestic box office, earning $26 million in its fourth weekend. It has grossed $283 million in North America and over $650 million globally, making it the highest-grossing musical biopic in North America. New release 'Obsession' debuted strongly in third place with $16 million, receiving positive reviews from audiences and critics alike.
- ▪'Michael' earned $26 million in its fourth weekend, returning to No. 1 at the box office.
- ▪The film has generated $283 million in North America and over $650 million globally.
- ▪'Obsession' opened in third place with $16 million and received an 'A-' grade on CinemaScore.
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Home Film Box Office May 17, 2026 7:42am PT Box Office: ‘Michael’ Returns to No. 1 in Fourth Weekend, ‘Obsession’ Starts Strong With $16 Million By Rebecca Rubin Plus Icon Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter rebeccaarubin Latest ‘CoComelon’ Movie Sets SZA, Nicholas Hoult, Sarah Sherman to Lead Voice Cast 3 days ago Will Smith to Star in Action Thriller ‘Supermax,’ Amazon MGM Lands Rights in $70 Million Streaming Deal 3 days ago Summer Movie Season: 5 Burning Questions as Superheroes, ‘Star Wars’ and Spielberg Are Put to the Test 4 days ago See All Courtesy of Lionsgate “Michael” has moonwalked back to No. 1 at the domestic box office, earning a strong $26 million in its fourth weekend of release.
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