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The big-budget Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” has overcome bad reviews and a difficult production to earn $97 million in North America in its opening weekend. This helped the film reach a total of $217 million worldwide

The big-budget Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” has overcome bad reviews and a difficult production to earn $97 million in North America in its opening weekend. This helped the film reach a total of $217 million worldwide. This makes it the biggest opening ever for a biopic. The film earned $120.4 million internationally and $97 million in the US, beating Oppenheimer ($180.4 million opening) and Bohemian Rhapsody ($124 million opening). The movie has now been released in most countries, except Japan, where it will open in June. Critics have said the film avoids some controversial parts of Michael Jackson’s life. However, audiences liked it much more. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has 38% from critics but 97% from audiences. Early predictions estimated the US opening at around $50 million, later raised to $70 million—but the film exceeded expectations. Lionsgate chairman Adam Fogelson said there was strong interest from many types of audiences. However, the film is controversial because of allegations against Michael Jackson. He died in 2009 at the age of 50.…

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