Michael Jackson's biopic continues to dominate the box office, surpassing expectations with a $26 million haul in its fourth week. The film's global success is remarkable, with a domestic total of $282 million and an international gross surpassing $700 million, heading towards a potential billion-dollar milestone. This achievement is all the more impressive given the initial doubts surrounding the project. The 'Devil Wears Prada 2' holds its ground, generating $18 million in its third week, bringing its domestic total to $175 million. The sequel's performance is a testament to the enduring appeal of the original film. 'Obsession', a horror film featuring YouTube personality Curry Barker, breaks out with $16.1 million in its opening weekend, exceeding its production costs. This rare success for a horror film, coupled with an A-minus CinemaScore, suggests strong legs at the box office. 'Mortal Kombat II', unfortunately, takes a heavy hit, dropping 65% in its second week to $13.4 million. Despite this setback, the film is expected to be a profitable venture for WB/New Line. 'The Sheep Detectives' holds up decently, falling 38% to $9.3 million, with a total domestic gross of $29.6 million. The film's Amazon/MGM production status may contribute to its future success. Family films continue to dominate, with 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and 'Project Hail Mary' maintaining their strong performance. 'Top Gun', celebrating its 40th anniversary, outguns 'In the Grey' with a $3.1 million haul, bringing its domestic total to $4.79 million. 'Is God Is' rounds out the top 10, receiving praise from critic Mike Conway. As for the future, 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' are expected to underperform during Memorial Day weekend, a traditionally big box office period. This prediction raises questions about the appeal of these films during a holiday weekend. The box office landscape is dynamic, and these results offer valuable insights into audience preferences and the impact of various factors on film performance.
