Moviegoers still hungry for sanitized Michael Jackson biopic, knocking ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ off top spot
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has reclaimed the top spot at the North American box office, earning $26.1 million this weekend. It has grossed $703.9 million worldwide, though it still trails behind the musical biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody." Meanwhile, several new films entered the market, with the horror movie "Obsession" performing particularly well, exceeding expectations with $16.1 million in ticket sales.
- ▪"Michael" reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the North American box office with $26.1 million in ticket sales.
- ▪The film has grossed $703.9 million worldwide, still behind "Bohemian Rhapsody" which earned over $910.8 million.
- ▪The horror movie "Obsession" exceeded expectations, earning $16.1 million and receiving positive reviews from critics and audiences.
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After two weeks trailing “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the North American box office with $26.1 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.Recommended Video 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.
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