Musicals predicted to be top contenders leading into Oscar season.
Bohemian Rhapsody, the story of a young British man named Farrokh Bulsara – better known by his stage name, Freddie Mercury – and his music, was the most popular movie around the world on its first weekend, selling more than $50 million worth of tickets in the US alone. That the story of a musician who passed away nearly 27 years ago, long before a sizable chunk of today’s viewers were even born, could draw so many to theaters is a testament to the enduring power of musicals, whether biopics, romances or cheery romps.
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