The biopic 'Michael', which chronicles the life of pop icon Michael Jackson, has shown impressive growth at the box office, particularly in India. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and featuring Jaafar Jackson in his acting debut, the film opened with ₹3.60 crore (approximately $435,000 USD) on its first day and jumped to ₹5.00 crore (approximately $605,000 USD) on its second day, resulting in a total net collection of ₹10.30 crore (approximately $1.24 million USD) in India. The film's occupancy rates also reflect its growing popularity, with the English version achieving an overall occupancy of 29.58% on Day 2 and the IMAX version reaching 44.14%. In the U.S., 'Michael' made headlines by earning $39.5 million on its opening day, surpassing the previous record held by 'Oppenheimer'. Despite mixed critical reviews, audience scores remain high, with a notable 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film's production budget was reported at $155 million, influenced by music rights and concert recreations, and it has garnered strong ratings in China as well. Overall, 'Michael' is on track for a successful opening weekend, with projections suggesting it could earn between $90 million to $100 million.