Michael Jackson Biopic Smashes Records

About this episode

The Michael Jackson biopic, titled 'Michael', has achieved record-breaking box office success despite mixed reviews.

Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, shatters records with a blockbuster opening weekend, earning $97M domestically and $217M worldwide, surpassing Straight Outta Compton. Despite mixed reviews, audiences loved it, giving it an A-minus CinemaScore and 96-97% approval. The films success boosted Jacksons music on Spotify, with Billie Jean and Beat It reaching the Global Top 200. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6fe2861ccfeba52a

Topics covered

• biopic
• box office
• music
• audience reception
• Michael Jackson

Keywords

• Michael Jackson
• biopic
• box office
• Spotify
• CinemaScore

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spotify

Books & works: Michael, Billie Jean, Beat It, Straight Outta Compton

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