Nigeria, April 28 -- Box office figures show the film opened with N111.6 million before climbing over the weekend, despite not being screened by Filmhouse Group, one of the region's biggest exhibitors. The performance highlights the growing demand for big-budget international titles in the local market.



The News Chronicle reported that the film's early success is being driven by nostalgia, musical appeal, and curiosity about its portrayal of Jackson's life, drawing large crowds across major cinemas.



Globally, the film is also enjoying a massive run, generating over 217 million dollars during its opening weekend and setting a new benchmark for music biopics. It has already surpassed Bohemian Rhapsody as the biggest global debut in...