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Michael Jackson biopic reclaims box office crown over Devil Wears Prada 2

The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has reclaimed the top spot at the North American box office, earning $26.1 million and surpassing $703.9 million globally. "The Devil Wears Prada 2" followed in second place with $18 million, while the low-budget horror film "Obsession" exceeded expectations with $16.1 million. The weekend's box office performance highlighted a strong audience appetite for nostalgia, with several older films also performing well. AI

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Michael Jackson biopic reclaims box office crown over Devil Wears Prada 2

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press ·

    Moviegoers still hungry for sanitized Michael Jackson biopic, knocking ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ off top spot

    The Lionsgate movie "Michael" is in rarefied territory, having brought in $703.9 million worldwide and counting.