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Michael Nears Lionsgate Box Office Record
29 Apr
Summary
- Michael ranks sixth all-time for a Tuesday in April.
- The film is projected to become Lionsgate's highest-grossing post-COVID release.
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 is expected to debut with $73M-$80M.
The Antoine Fuqua-directed film 'Michael' has demonstrated remarkable staying power, earning $11.1 million on its recent Tuesday. This performance places it fourth among all live-action Tuesdays in April historically, behind only major blockbusters. Its current domestic total has surpassed $116 million.
'Michael' is on track to become Lionsgate's highest-grossing domestic film released post-COVID. Projections indicate it will soon overtake 'The Housemaid,' 'Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,' and potentially 'John Wick: Chapter 4.' The film is estimated to hold strong in its second weekend with $45M-$50M.
In related news, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' a highly anticipated female-skewing film, is projected to open with an impressive $73 million to $80 million. This sequel to the 2006 hit, which grossed $124.7 million domestically, received a favorable 76% rating from critics.
