{"id":350190,"date":"2026-06-13T13:05:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T07:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=350190"},"modified":"2026-06-13T13:05:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T07:35:01","slug":"scores-hollywoods-2nd-biggest-opening-day-of-2026-eyes-a-strong-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/13\/scores-hollywoods-2nd-biggest-opening-day-of-2026-eyes-a-strong-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Scores Hollywood’s 2nd Biggest Opening Day Of 2026, Eyes A Strong Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Michael Japan Box Office: Opening Update(Photo Credit \u2013Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Michael has finally been released in Japan, and it has opened to strong box-office numbers. The film has earned greater than double Bohemian Rhapsody\u2019s opening-day gross within the region, setting a brand new record for biopics. Additionally it is the second biggest opening day of the 12 months for Hollywood movies, beating biggies like Wicked: For Good and The Super Mario Galaxy movie. Keep scrolling for the deets.<\/p>\n

The film has crossed the $900 million<\/strong> milestone worldwide. It’s the all-time second-highest-grossing biopic on the North American box office. The King of Pop\u2019s biopic has also surpassed Bohemian Rhapsody\u2019s global haul, due to a robust box-office launch in Japan. The film can be doing well on the Russian box office. It’s the largest live-action hit of the 12 months worldwide.<\/p>\n

Michael\u2019s opening day gross on the box office in Japan<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In accordance with the most recent report by industry trackers, Michael has collected a solid $2.3 million<\/strong> on the Japan box office on its Friday opening day, including last week\u2019s $653k<\/strong> three-day limited previews. It’s reportedly greater than double Bohemian Rhapsody\u2019s opening-day gross. Michael has registered a record number for biopics within the region. Additionally it is the second-largest opening day of the 12 months for Hollywood movies, beating The Mandalorian and Grogu\u2019s $1.4 million,<\/strong> The Super Mario Galaxy Movie\u2019s $1.6 million,<\/strong> and Wicked: For Good\u2019s $1 million.<\/strong> It is simply under The Devil Wears Prada 2\u2019s $2.8 million.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Opening weekend projections<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The film is experiencing positive, strong word of mouth in Japan, which ensures a solid debut weekend. In accordance with experts, it is anticipated to earn between $6.5 million<\/strong> and $8 million<\/strong> on the box office in Japan during its opening weekend. Due to this fact, it is going to beat Bohemian Rhapsody\u2018s $4.3 million<\/strong> three-day opening weekend and Michael Jackson\u2019s This Is It\u2019s $5.7 million<\/strong> three-day debut.<\/p>\n

Michael is the second-highest-grossing film of the 12 months, having collected $911.9 million<\/strong> worldwide in under 50 days. The Jaafar Jackson starrer movie was released on April 24.<\/p>\n

Box office summary<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Domestic \u2013 $358.6 million<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • International \u2013 $553.3 million<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Worldwide \u2013 $911.9 million<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers haven’t been independently verified by Koimoi.<\/p>\n

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