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Michael Jackson biopic opens strong at box office amid review divide
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The Michael Jackson biopic Michael launched to a projected $95 million to $100 million U.S. debut and $200 million globally, marking a major win for Lionsgate despite a 38% Rotten Tomatoes critics score. Audiences gave it a 96% approval rating, praising Jaafar Jackson's portrayal of the singer. The film ends in 1988, avoiding later abuse allegations due to legal constraints from a settlement with accuser Jordan Chandler.
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' debuted with $97.2 million in North America and $218.8 million globally over its opening weekend. The Lionsgate release earned $25.4 million on Sunday, exceeding expectations by $400,000. It marks the second-largest global opening of 2026 so far.
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Actress Kat Graham revealed on social media that her scenes as Diana Ross were removed from the upcoming Lionsgate biopic Michael. She attributed the cuts to certain legal considerations. The film stars Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop.
The psychological thriller The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, has reached $200 million in worldwide ticket sales after four weeks in theaters. Produced by Lionsgate for $35 million, the film opened modestly but gained momentum through strong word-of-mouth. A sequel based on the next book in the trilogy is already in development.
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Building on its strong December 19 opening—which revived Freida McFadden's book series—a viral Celebrity Family Feud appearance by Sydney Sweeney and the cast has driven The Housemaid to over $140 million globally. Paul Feig's thriller, targeting female audiences like 1990s hits, shows mid-budget viability with projections up to $275 million.
Lionsgate has unveiled the first trailer for Quentin Tarantino's 'Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair,' a combined four-hour cut of the original two volumes. This marks the epic's first-ever full theatrical release on December 5 in major North American markets. The rerelease includes specialty screenings in 35mm and 70mm formats.
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The first teaser trailer for the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has amassed over 30 million views in its initial six hours following its release on November 6, 2025. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson, the film chronicles the singer's life from his Jackson 5 days to his death in 2009. Lionsgate executives hinted at potential plans for a sequel during an earnings call.