The biographical film about Michael Jackson debuted this weekend in movie theaters and broke box office recordsby surpassing productions like Straight Outta Comptonfrom 2015, and Bohemian Rhapsodyfrom 2018.
Performed by Jaafar Jackson, nephew of the singer, Michael narrates the artist’s beginnings in The Jackson 5 until he became one of the most important figures in the world.
In its first weekend of release, Michael reached first place at the world box office, with a collection of US$217 million, according to site data Box Office Mojo.
According to the magazine Variety, This is the best debut in the history of a biographical filmby surpassing the record set by Straight Outta Comptonwhich raised $60 million in 2015, and Bohemian Rhapsodywhich obtained US$51 million in 2018.
Besides, Michael achieved the second best premiere of 2026 in the United States, displacing super mario galaxy, which had remained the box office leader since its premiere on April 1, with a gross of US$131 million.
According to data from CinemaScore consulted by EFE, The grade for this production rises to “A-”, the best being “A+” and the worst “F-”. The entity carries out surveys at the exit of the cinema to know the public’s perception after seeing the production.
Although specialized critics have pointed out that the film offers a sweetened vision of Jackson’s life, since does not include allegations of child sexual abusethe public has shown a different opinion.
“It is clear that the public is enjoying it a lot, and that predicts a very favorable multiplier“Adam Fogelson, president of Lionsgate’s film division, told the magazine Variety.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua and scripted by John Logan, The production had the support of several members of the family of Michael Jackson, died in 2009 at 50 years old.
With information from EFE.