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Michael" film earns over $30 million globally in less than 24 hours
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The film "Michael" has achieved significant box office success, grossing $12.6 million in US previews, including $3.8 million from premium and IMAX formats. Internationally, it added $18.5 million on its opening day, bringing its global total to over $30 million within 24 hours of its release on Wednesday, April 22. Industry estimates project a first-weekend earning between $85 million and $95 million in the US, which would mark the best post-pandemic opening for Lionsgate, surpassing "John Wick Chapter 4's" $73.8 million, and a record for a musical biopic, exceeding "Straight Outta Compton's" $60.2 million. In comparison, "Bohemian Rhapsody" opened with $51 million in 2018. Audience reception has been highly positive, with early evaluations showing 5-star equivalents, 88% positive reviews, and 81% recommendations. Public surveys give it an A- grade, and public rating platforms show 96% approval. The audience profile indicates 58% are under 35, with a slight female majority at 56%, and half of the viewers attended due to their connection to Michael Jackson. Social media engagement is also high, with an estimated 417.9 million people exposed to or engaged with the film online, a figure comparable to or exceeding films like "Elvis" or "Rocketman." In Morocco, the film is experiencing similar enthusiasm, with cinemas filling rapidly and operators increasing screenings to over ten per day to meet demand.
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