‘Michael’ Electrifies the Box Office: 5 Reasons Bad Reviews Couldn’t Derail the Michael Jackson Biopic

• The HUGE opening weekend numbers for ‘Michael’
• Why critics didn’t ruin the party
• What this means for musical biopics

Okay, so we just saw the box office numbers for the new Michael Jackson movie, ‘Michael,’ and wow! It pulled in a massive $97 million in the US and a mind-blowing $217 million worldwide in its first weekend. That’s huge!

This movie was supposed to be an origin story about the King of Pop. And get this: it absolutely smashed expectations. It’s now the biggest opening weekend ever for any musical biopic. Bigger than all the others!

Even though some critics weren’t exactly raving, it didn’t seem to matter one bit to audiences. People clearly wanted to see MJ’s story. The energy around this film was electric, and you could feel it translating into ticket sales.

It just goes to show that sometimes, the public’s love for an artist can really shine through, no matter what a few reviewers say. The visual style of the movie, capturing MJ’s journey, likely played a big part in drawing people in.

Our Take

We think this is super interesting! It’s a great reminder that passionate fan bases are a powerful force. While reviews can influence some, they aren’t always the deciding factor. This success could pave the way for even more musical biopics!