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

Home Film Box Office Apr 23, 2026 12:40pm PT ‘Michael’ Kicks Off With Strong $18.5 Million at International Box Office By Rebecca Rubin Plus Icon Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter rebeccaarubin Latest ‘Michael’ Kicks Off With Strong $18.5 Million at International Box Office 5 minutes ago Diana Ross Scenes Cut From ‘Michael’ Due to ‘Certain Legal Considerations,’ Says Actor Kat Graham 4 hours ago ‘Heart Eyes 2’ Sets February 2028 Release Date at Paramount 1 day ago See All Courtesy of Lionsgate “Michael” is starting strong at international box office, generating $18.5 million on opening day. Those ticket sales include $16.6 million on Wednesday and $1.9 million in Tuesday’s previews. Lionsgate’s musical biopic about the rise of Michael Jackson debuts in North America and 82 overseas markets on Friday. Through the weekend, “Michael” is poised to dominate over global box office charts with projections of $65 million to $75 million (or more) domestically and $75 million to $80 million internationally. Related Stories 'My Hero Academia' Marks 10th Anniversary With Free Streaming Marathon and New 'More' Episode Visual