Box Office Stunner: ‘Michael’ Over-the-Moon With Record $97M U.S. Opening, $217M Globally
Hollywood Reporter • 4/25/2026 – 4/26/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2026-04-252026-04-26
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
2h
Age
2
Sources
from cluster
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score27/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-04-25
- 2026-04-26Box Office Stunner: ‘Michael’ Over-the-Moon With Record $97M U.S. Opening, $217M Globally (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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