Blockbuster showdown: 'Michael' reclaims the throne

 


"Michael" has reclaimed the top spot at the US box office, bringing in an impressive $26 million during its fourth weekend in theaters.

Demonstrating its impressive staying power, "Michael" outperformed several newer releases, including "The Devil Wears Prada 2," "Mortal Kombat II," and recent debuts like Focus Features' horror film "Obsession," Amazon MGM's revenge thriller "Is God Is," and Black Bear's action-adventure "In the Grey," according to a report by the US entertainment site Variety.com.

To date, the Michael Jackson biopic has earned $283 million in North America and an impressive $703.8 million worldwide. It is already the highest-grossing musical biopic in North America, surpassing 2018’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” ($216 million). Globally, the Queen biopic remains the top earner with $911 million, but "Michael" is on track to surpass that milestone as well.

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" dropped to second place domestically after two weekends at No. 1. The nostalgic sequel took in $18 million from 3,830 locations in its third week, marking a 58 percent decline from the previous weekend. The film has performed strongly overall, grossing $546.2 million worldwide, with $175.9 million from North America and $370 million internationally.

"Obsession" had the strongest debut among the new releases, securing third place with $16 million from 2,615 theaters. Both audiences and critics responded positively, giving the film an “A-” CinemaScore and a 94 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, suggesting strong box office prospects. The opening weekend audience was 59 percent male, with 40 percent aged 25 to 34. Directed by YouTube breakout and first-time filmmaker Curry Barker, "Obsession" centers on a hopeless romantic who enters a twisted Faustian pact to win his crush's heart. Focus acquired the R-rated thriller for $14 million at last year’s Toronto Film Festival.

"In the Grey," starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, and Eiza González, debuted at No. 9 with a modest $3 million from 2,018 locations. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the film received lackluster reviews (46 percent on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm “B” CinemaScore from audiences. As with many of Ritchie's previous works, the plot centers on an improbable heist.

Close behind, "Is God Is" opened in 10th place with $2.2 million from 1,510 theaters, a smaller release than many other newcomers. The R-rated film marks Aleshea Harris’s feature directorial debut and is adapted from her 2018 play. The story follows two sisters (Broadway favorite Kara Young and Mallori Johnson) on a dramatic quest for revenge. The film boasts a stellar 97 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a strong “B+” CinemaScore.

Elsewhere on the domestic charts, "Mortal Kombat II" fell to fourth place with $13.4 million from 3,534 theaters in its second weekend—a steep 65 percent drop from its opening. The Warner Bros. video game sequel has earned $62.2 million in North America and $101 million globally after two weekends, against a $80 million production budget.

"Sheep Detective" rounded out the top five, earning $9.3 million from 3,554 screens in its second weekend—a modest 38 percent drop from its debut. The crowd-pleasing mystery, starring Hugh Jackman and a cast of talking sheep, has brought in $29.6 million in North America and $58.7 million worldwide. Amazon MGM invested $75 million in its production.

Paramount’s concert film “Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)” dropped to No. 13 in its second weekend. Despite positive reviews, the film brought in only $800,000 from 2,613 theaters, an 88 percent fall from its already modest $7.5 million opening. Total ticket sales have reached $9.2 million domestically and $25 million worldwide. The project was produced for $20 million through a partnership between Paramount and Interscope Records.

Main picture credit: A scene from 'Michael.' (Universal Pictures)

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