Late singer Michael Jackson biopic opens atop North America box office
‘Michael’, the highly anticipated biopic about late pop icon Michael Jackson, has opened at the top of the North American box office, pulling in an estimated $97 million over the weekend.
The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and distributed by Lionsgate, traces Jackson’s journey from a child performer to global superstardom, with his nephew Jaafar Jackson taking on the lead role. Industry analysts have described the debut as a record-breaking opening for a musical biographical film.
Despite strong audience reception, with viewers embracing its nostalgic and celebratory tone, critics have been less favourable. Reviews have pointed to what some describe as a superficial portrayal that avoids more complex aspects of Jackson’s life, including past allegations of s3xual misconduct. A secon...










