‘Michael’ Rocks Box Office With Record-Setting $97 Million Debut

Michael," a biopic about Michael Jackson, has become the box office king with $97 million domestically and $217 million globally in its first weekend of release. This ranks as the best start for a biopic, surpassing the record set by "Straight Outta Compton." Despite mostly negative reviews, audiences have given the film an "A-" grade on CinemaScore exit polls. The movie's success has made it the biggest hit for Lionsgate in over a decade.