Michael Jackson movie records second biggest biopic opening

By AdNews | 29 April 2026
 

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Michael Jackson biopic Michael grossed $9.3 million at the Australian box office, securing the second biggest opening for a biopic behind 2023’s Oppenheimer.

The film attracted 390,000 admissions nationwide, with 52% of the total audience falling within the P14-39 demographic with a high female skew. 

“Q2 is off to a roaring start, with Michael proving just how much audiences are loving and craving high-calibre content,” said Val Morgan Cinema managing director, Guy Burbidge. 

The film has secured an ‘A’ CinemaScore alongside a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

 

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