Michael Jackson's biopic, "Michael," defied negative reviews and production woes, opening to a staggering USD 97 million domestically and USD 217.4 million globally, setting a new record for music biopics. Despite controversy surrounding the King of Pop, the film's massive debut highlights its commercial success, even as critics pointed to its glossing over sensitive issues.Michael Jackson's biopic, "Michael," defied negative reviews and production woes, opening to a staggering USD 97 million domestically and USD 217.4 million globally, setting a new record for music biopics. Despite controversy surrounding the King of Pop, the film's massive debut highlights its commercial success, even as critics pointed to its glossing over sensitive issues. https://ift.tt/MvmP5ZN April 26, 2026 at 11:11PM TOI Entertainment Desk
