Michael Jackson Biopic Dominates Box Office for 4th Straight Weekend — Obsession Opens Strong at $16M

Michael Is Still the King of the Box Office

If there was any doubt about the cultural staying power of Michael Jackson, this weekend's box office numbers should put them to rest. The Michael Jackson biopic Michael, starring Colman Domingo as the legendary King of Pop, has held the #1 spot at the North American box office for an impressive fourth consecutive weekend.

Despite opening nearly two months ago in April 2026, Michael raked in another $27 million this past weekend, proving that audiences simply can't get enough of the story behind one of the most iconic figures in music history. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced with the full cooperation of the Jackson estate, the film has now grossed well over $500 million worldwide — a staggering figure for a music biopic.

Obsession Horror Film Opens With a Bang

But it wasn't a complete sweep for Michael. Newcomer Obsession, a low-budget horror film from Blumhouse, made a serious splash in its opening weekend, pulling in a strong $16 million and earning an A- CinemaScore from audiences — which is genuinely impressive for a horror movie.

Here's what makes Obsession so remarkable: it was made for barely $1 million. That means its opening weekend gross is already 16x its production budget. The film, directed by an emerging horror filmmaker, has also scored an eye-watering 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the best-reviewed movies of 2026. Critics are calling it a masterclass in tension and psychological dread.

What This Means for Summer 2026

The dual success of Michael and Obsession tells an interesting story about what audiences want right now. On one hand, there's a massive appetite for nostalgic, star-driven biographical films — especially ones anchored by powerhouse performances like Colman Domingo's. On the other hand, original horror with a modest budget and a fresh creative vision can still break through the noise.

Other notable entries this weekend included The Devil Wears Prada 2 with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway returning to their iconic roles, which has now surpassed the original's total box office. Meanwhile, F1: The Movie starring Brad Pitt continues its steady global run past the $600 million mark.

With summer blockbuster season in full swing, the competition is only going to get fiercer. But for now, it's Michael's world — and we're all just watching it at the box office. (≧◡≦)