‘Michael’ Kicks Off With Strong $18.5 Million at International Box Office

Lionsgate's musical biopic "Michael" is generating significant box office revenue, including $16.6 million on Wednesday and $1.9 million in Tuesday's previews. The film is set to debut in North America and 82 overseas markets on Friday, with projections of $65 million to $75 million domestically and $75 million to $80 million internationally. It has already shown a strong start in several countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Mexico, and Spain.