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Michael’ Returns to No. 1 With $26.1 Million as Global Total Nears $704 Million

Premium large‑format demand fuels a cross‑generational surge in interest.

Overview

  • The biopic, which rebounded over the weekend, earned an estimated $26.1 million in North America after two weeks behind The Devil Wears Prada 2.
  • The film has reached about $703.8–703.9 million worldwide four weeks into release, which still trails Bohemian Rhapsody’s $911 million global haul.
  • It is now the top‑grossing musical biopic in North America, surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody’s domestic total.
  • Industry trackers link the continued run to strong IMAX and other premium screenings, alongside a jump in streaming of Jackson’s songs such as Billie Jean and albums like Thriller.
  • In Peru the movie has drawn about 1.72 million viewers and ranks as the country’s most‑watched film of 2026, underscoring the title’s broad international pull.