Michael Biopic Opens with $39.5 Million, Tops Box Office Charts
Lionsgate's biopic Michael earned $39.5 million on its opening day in North American theaters. Projections indicate a weekend total of $90 million to $100 million, setting a record for music biopics. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie added $4.5 million on Friday, with an expected weekend gross of $20.5 million.
fastcompany.combiopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, generated $39.5 million on its opening day from 3,955 North American theaters, according to Variety. Early projections estimate the film's weekend earnings at $90 million to $100 million. This would surpass the opening weekend records for music biopics, including Bohemian Rhapsody's $51 million in 2018 and Straight Outta Compton's $60 million in 2015.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earned $4.5 million on Friday. Projections indicate it will add $20.5 million over the weekend, bringing its North American total to $385 million by Sunday. The film is described as a videogame sequel in the report.
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Potential Impact
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Lionsgate could see increased revenue from Michael's record-setting opening weekend.
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Universal's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie may continue building its domestic total beyond $385 million.
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The performance might influence future investments in music biopics by studios.
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