Overview
- Michael, which returned to the top on Sunday studio estimates, took in $26.1 million in its fourth weekend and has about $283 million domestic and roughly $704 million worldwide.
- The film added an estimated $57.7 million overseas for the weekend, helped by a return to 1,100 Imax and other premium-format screens that boosted sales.
- Competition stayed strong as The Devil Wears Prada 2 placed second with $18 million domestic and about $546.2 million worldwide, while Focus Features’ Obsession opened third with roughly $16 million and earned an A- CinemaScore and a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score.
- International momentum grew with a No. 1 launch in South Korea and Japan set for June 12, positioning the movie to keep pushing toward Bohemian Rhapsody’s $911 million music-biopic record.
- The box-office run continues despite criticism over the film omitting later-era abuse allegations, with high audience scores and repeat business contrasting with weaker reviews from critics.