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The film Michael, a biopic of Michael Jackson, has broken box office records with a $217M global opening weekend, becoming the biggest live-action debut of 2026.
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Apr 27, 2026
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The film Michael, a biopic of Michael Jackson, has broken box office records with a $217M global opening weekend, becoming the biggest live-action debut of 2026.
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Apr 27, 2026
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The film follows Michael Jackson's journey from his time with the Jackson 5 to becoming a global pop icon in the 1980s.
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