Box Office: ‘Michael’ Returns to No. 1 in Fourth Weekend, ‘Obsession’ Starts Strong With $16 Million
Variety • 5/17/2026
Summary
“Michael” has returned to No. 1 at the domestic box office, earning $26 million in its fourth weekend of release. It outperformed several recent releases, including “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “Mortal Kombat II,” as well as newcomers. Additionally, “Obsession” started strong with a $16 million opening.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
3d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
77
Hours Since Seen
Final Score4/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier33% (0.5^77/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 3 days - proven survivor
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