Source: Fortune.com
Summary
The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” reclaimed the top spot at the North American box office, earning $26.1 million in ticket sales. The movie has brought in $703.9 million worldwide, but still trails behind “Bohemian Rhapsody” as the highest-grossing musical biopic. Meanwhile, newcomers like “Obsession” and “In the Grey” also performed well, with “Obsession” exceeding expectations with $16.1 million in earnings.
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The numbers tell one story.
“Michael” takes back the top spot, but “Bohemian Rhapsody” still holds the crown. “Obsession” overperforms, and “In the Grey” underwhelms. Disney’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2” holds strong in second place. The real story is in the numbers: $703.9 million worldwide for “Michael”, $546.2 million for “The Devil Wears Prada 2”, and a $750,000 budget for “Obsession”. The takeaway? Audiences are hungry for fresh voices and original stories.
Author: Evan Null
