Michael Reclaims North American Box Office Lead in Fourth Weekend

The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" returned to the top of the North American box office in its fourth weekend, demonstrating strong staying power against newer releases. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson, earned an estimated $26 million domestically, bringing its global total to over $703 million.

The film's performance this weekend allowed it to reclaim the number one spot from "The Devil Wears Prada 2," which placed second with $18 million in its third weekend. The sequel has now generated over $546 million globally. In third place, the low-budget horror film "Obsession" opened to a robust $16.1 million, significantly surpassing expectations. The film, directed by newcomer Curry Barker, was acquired for a reported $14-15 million after its festival debut and has earned strong audience scores.

"Mortal Kombat II" experienced a steep decline, dropping roughly 66 percent in its second weekend to place fourth with $13.4 million. The family mystery "Sheep Detectives" rounded out the top five with $9.3 million. Other new releases, including the action film "In The Grey" and the thriller "Is God Is," opened outside the top five with...