Overview
- The film, which reached about $577 million worldwide by Monday, passed Elvis to rank second only to Bohemian Rhapsody among biopics.
- Lionsgate’s release has taken in about $240.4 million in North America and roughly $336.9 million overseas, making it the top-grossing music biopic domestically.
- Opening on April 24, the movie set music-biopic records with about $97 million in its U.S. debut and a $217 million global first weekend.
- The international rollout continues, with Japan and South Korea still to come, while India’s net box office stands just under the ₹50 crore mark.
- Critics have flagged the estate-backed film for ending in 1988 and excluding later abuse allegations, yet audience polling shows strong satisfaction and repeat viewings.