Michael dodges critics to post record-breaking opening for a musical biopic
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-04-27 15:21 UTC+10:00
Section: Culture / Movies
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Australia, Tax & Budget
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Michael, the big-budget Michael Jackson spectacle, shrugged off poor reviews, controversy over its omission of child molestation allegations and a troubled production to launch with $7.98 million in Australian cinemas over the weekend, the highest opening for a musical biopic in Australian box office history.
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