Overview
- The Michael Jackson biopic returned to the top spot with $26.1 million in North America, according to Sunday estimates in its fourth weekend.
- Worldwide ticket sales have reached about $704 million, including roughly $283 million domestic and $421 million overseas, with a Japan launch set for June 12 that could extend the run.
- Disney/20th Century’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 placed second with $18 million in the U.S. and about $546.2 million worldwide to date, while Mortal Kombat II slid to fourth with $13.4 million after a steep 65% drop.
- Focus Features’ low-budget horror Obsession opened strongly with about $16.1 million and drew an A- CinemaScore and a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score.
- The film continues to face criticism for leaving out later abuse allegations, even as large audiences keep turning out for the music-driven drama and its big-screen concert feel.