‘Michael’ is back at No. 1 on its fourth Friday in theaters
The biopic 'Michael' has reclaimed the top spot at the box office on its fourth Friday in theaters, earning $7 million. Despite receiving negative reviews, the film has boosted Michael Jackson's music back onto the charts. Other films in the top five include 'Obsession,' 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' 'Mortal Kombat II,' and 'The Sheep Detectives.'
- ▪'Michael' returned to the top of the box office with $7 million in sales.
- ▪The film has been described as 'painfully bad' by critics.
- ▪Michael Jackson's music has reentered the Billboard charts due to the film's release.
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Movies ‘Michael’ is back at No. 1 on its fourth Friday in theaters By Angela Barbuti Published May 16, 2026, 4:19 p.m. ET The King of Pop is back. “Michael” returned to the top of the box office after moonwalking down a step last week. The Michael Jackson biopic was in the No. 1 spot Friday, its fourth in theaters, with sales of $7 million, according to Box Office Mojo. The movie, which The Post called “painfully bad,” has brought Jackson’s music back onto the Billboard charts, according to NPR. 3 The Post called the biopic “Michael” “painfully bad.” ©Lions Gate/Courtesy Everett Collection His 1982 album “Thriller” returned to the Billboard 200 at No. 7, and the hit 1983 song “Billie Jean” reentered the Hot 100 singles chart at No. 38.
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