The biographical film based on Michael Jackson has started its box office journey on a strong note across the world. The movie titled Michael collected USD 217.4 million within its first 5 days of release. Out of this total, USD 97 million came from domestic markets, while USD 120.4 million was earned from international regions.
With these numbers, the film has become the highest opening biopic in box office history. It has gone past the earlier records set by Oppenheimer, which earned USD 180.4 million, and Bohemian Rhapsody, which collected USD 141.7 million during their opening periods. It is also the first biographical film to cross USD 200 million worldwide in its opening phase.
In terms of regional performance, the film did best in domestic markets. Among overseas territories, the United Kingdom contributed around USD 15.6 million. France followed with USD 10.2 million. Mexico added USD 9.7 million, while Brazil brought in USD 8.2 million. Italy collected USD 8.1 million and Germany added USD 7.2 million. Spain contributed USD 6.8 million, Australia USD 6.6 million, and China USD 4.8 million.
The film stars Jaafer Jackson in the main role. Even though the movie received negative reviews from critics, it still managed to pull large audiences to theatres. This reflects the strong and lasting fan base of Michael Jackson. His popularity continues to remain high across different parts of the world.
The film has been made on a budget of around USD 200 million. Looking at its opening performance, it is expected to continue attracting viewers in the coming days. The early box office trend shows that audience interest is mainly driven by the global recognition of Michael Jackson rather than critical response.