The new biopic about Michael Jackson has taken the number one spot at the North American box office after a strong opening weekend.
The film, titled Michael, earned about $97 million, making it the highest-grossing movie over the weekend.
What the movie is about
Directed by Antoine Fuqua and released by Lionsgate, the movie tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life — from his early days as a child star to becoming a global music legend.
His nephew, Jaafar Jackson, plays the lead role.
Mixed reactions, strong turnout
Even though some critics say the movie didn’t fully cover the more controversial parts of his life, many fans still showed up in large numbers to watch it.
So far, the movie has made close to $220 million worldwide.
Other movies in cinemas
In second place is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, while Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, came third.
Other films like The Mummy and The Drama — featuring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson — also made the top five.
What this means
The strong performance shows that people are still very interested in Michael Jackson’s story, especially when it’s told on a big stage like the cinema.
