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Michael Jackson Biopic Dominates: Officially Becomes North America's Highest-Grossing Music Biopic

From Liberty Times · (24m ago) Chinese Positive tone

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Michael Jackson biopic has become the highest-grossing music biopic in North American box office history.
  • The film earned $36.5 million in its third weekend, holding strong at third place in the weekend charts.
  • Its current North American total stands at $240.4 million, with a global total of $577 million.

The biographical film chronicling the life of the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson, has achieved a monumental feat, officially topping the North American box office charts to become the highest-grossing music biopic in history. This remarkable achievement underscores the enduring global fascination with Jackson's legacy. In its third weekend, the film continued its impressive run, pulling in an additional $36.5 million and securing the third spot in the weekend's box office rankings. The movie's North American earnings have now reached a staggering $240.4 million, with its worldwide gross soaring to $577 million. This success officially places it above "Bohemian Rhapsody," which previously held the record at $216 million in North America. While "Bohemian Rhapsody" still leads in global earnings, the trajectory of the Michael Jackson biopic suggests it could continue to climb. For audiences and critics in Taiwan, this box office triumph is a celebration of a cultural icon, reflecting a strong reception that transcends borders and highlights the powerful draw of music and celebrity narratives.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.