‘Michael’ Reclaims the Box Office Crown as Global Total Tops $700 Million

The North American box office saw a familiar champion return to the top. In its fourth weekend in theaters, the Michael Jackson biopic Michael reclaimed the No. 1 position with an estimated $26.1 million in domestic ticket sales, lifting its global box office total to about $703.9 million.

After briefly losing the lead to The Devil Wears Prada 2, the film’s rebound demonstrates strong staying power as audiences continue turning out weeks after its release.

‘Michael’ surpasses $700 million worldwide

Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of the late pop icon, Michael traces the life and career of the King of Pop.

By its fourth weekend, the film had regained the top domestic spot and crossed the $700 million global milestone, placing it among the year’s most successful theatrical releases so far.

International audiences have played a major role in that momentum, contributing significantly to the film’s worldwide gross as it continues its theatrical run across multiple markets.

The comeback also highlights the enduring appeal of musical biopics and the global interest surrounding Michael Jackson’s story.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ holds second place

Disney and 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2” slipped to second place but remained a major draw at theaters.

The sequel earned about $18 million in North America during its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to approximately $175.9 million and worldwide earnings to around $546.2 million.

Despite losing the top spot, the film continues to perform strongly and remains one of the biggest releases of the season.

‘Obsession’ leads the weekend’s new releases

Among the new arrivals, the relationship‑themed horror film “Obsession” had the strongest debut.

The movie opened in third place with approximately $16.1 million from 2,615 theaters, outperforming other newcomers released the same weekend.

Horror films often rely heavily on opening‑weekend turnout, making the film’s initial performance an important early indicator of its potential run.

‘Mortal Kombat II’ falls to fourth

The video‑game adaptation “Mortal Kombat II” dropped to fourth place in its second weekend, taking in about $13.4 million domestically.

The sequel faced strong competition from returning hits like Michael and The Devil Wears Prada 2, contributing to its decline in the rankings.

What this weekend’s box office shows

A few trends stand out from the latest results:

• Holdovers can regain momentum. Even in its fourth weekend, Michael managed to climb back to the top spot thanks to steady audience demand.
• International markets remain critical. Global ticket sales helped push the film past the $700 million milestone.
• Genre variety continues to drive attendance. The weekend’s top films ranged from a musical biopic and fashion‑industry sequel to a horror debut and a video‑game adaptation.

With more than $700 million already earned worldwide and continued audience interest, Michael appears poised to remain a major presence at the global box office in the weeks ahead.