Spoke to CNN about defending the Lionsgate biopic "Michael" against critics who believe that the pop legend's allegation of child sexual abuse should have been included in the film. Lee argued that since the film ends in '88 and '88, before the first accusation was made in '93, that the part of Jackson's life "doesn't work in the timeline of the film." The decision to not include the scandal was largely out of the filmmakers' control, as originally, much of the movie's third act was devoted to Jackson's aftermath of his first sexual abuse allegation. However, the Jackson estate discovered a clause in the settlement with Jordan Chandler, one of Jackson’s accusers, that barred the depiction or mention of him in any film projects. The film has grossed $183.8 million in North America and $423 million globally.