Wicked’ Casts a Box Office Spell with Record-Breaking $114 Million Debut

The musical fantasy film ‘Wicked‘ has made a magical impact at the box office, setting new records with its debut. The movie, based on the popular Broadway musical, pulled in an impressive $114 million at U.S. and Canadian theaters over its opening weekend. This figure is a significant milestone, marking one of the highest openings for a musical film in recent history.

In addition to its domestic success, ‘Wicked’ also performed well internationally, garnering $50.2 million in other markets. This brings the global total to $164.2 million, a robust start for the film.

The success of ‘Wicked’ underscores the enduring appeal of musicals on the big screen and sets a promising precedent for future adaptations. The film’s strong opening is expected to continue its momentum in the coming weeks, especially with the holiday season approaching.

Meanwhile, another highly anticipated film, ‘Gladiator II,’ also made its mark at the box office, though to a lesser extent. It earned $55.5 million in its opening weekend, indicating a solid start but not quite matching the record-breaking numbers of ‘Wicked.’