Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Star in 'Wicked: For Good', A $150 Million Opening Weekend Anticipated
The highly anticipated musical adaptation of 'Wicked: For Good' is expected to rake in over $150 million at its domestic box office opening this weekend. The movie, which premiered with a staggering $30.8 million in preview screenings, has been generating immense buzz among fans and critics alike.
The film, starring the talented duo Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, serves as the sequel to the 2003 Broadway blockbuster 'Wicked'. The first installment of the adaptation raked in an impressive $112.5 million in its opening weekend frame last year, followed by a domestic gross of $474.6 million and international earnings of $281.4 million for a worldwide total of $756 million.
Industry insiders are predicting that 'Wicked: For Good' will set a new record for the biggest box office opening ever for a Broadway adaptation. With its strong opening day numbers, projected at $68.5 million, it's clear that the movie is going to make a significant impact on the box office.
While some outlets, such as Variety, are projecting slightly lower figures of $150-180 million, Deadline has estimated an opening of $150 million in domestic ticket sales from 4,115 theaters. The film's commercial success will undoubtedly surpass most pre-release projections, solidifying its position as a major player in the box office.
The upcoming release of 'Wicked: For Good' is set to dominate the weekend box office, with no other major films slated to open as widely as this Universal Pictures release. Sony Pictures Entertainment/Screen Gems' action thriller 'SISU: Road to Revenge' will be its only notable competitor, opening in 2,222 venues across North America.
As the weekend progresses and box office estimates continue to update, it remains to be seen whether 'Wicked: For Good' will indeed reach its projected milestone. One thing is certain – this highly anticipated musical adaptation has already generated immense excitement among fans, and its success is eagerly awaited by industry insiders and moviegoers alike.
The highly anticipated musical adaptation of 'Wicked: For Good' is expected to rake in over $150 million at its domestic box office opening this weekend. The movie, which premiered with a staggering $30.8 million in preview screenings, has been generating immense buzz among fans and critics alike.
The film, starring the talented duo Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, serves as the sequel to the 2003 Broadway blockbuster 'Wicked'. The first installment of the adaptation raked in an impressive $112.5 million in its opening weekend frame last year, followed by a domestic gross of $474.6 million and international earnings of $281.4 million for a worldwide total of $756 million.
Industry insiders are predicting that 'Wicked: For Good' will set a new record for the biggest box office opening ever for a Broadway adaptation. With its strong opening day numbers, projected at $68.5 million, it's clear that the movie is going to make a significant impact on the box office.
While some outlets, such as Variety, are projecting slightly lower figures of $150-180 million, Deadline has estimated an opening of $150 million in domestic ticket sales from 4,115 theaters. The film's commercial success will undoubtedly surpass most pre-release projections, solidifying its position as a major player in the box office.
The upcoming release of 'Wicked: For Good' is set to dominate the weekend box office, with no other major films slated to open as widely as this Universal Pictures release. Sony Pictures Entertainment/Screen Gems' action thriller 'SISU: Road to Revenge' will be its only notable competitor, opening in 2,222 venues across North America.
As the weekend progresses and box office estimates continue to update, it remains to be seen whether 'Wicked: For Good' will indeed reach its projected milestone. One thing is certain – this highly anticipated musical adaptation has already generated immense excitement among fans, and its success is eagerly awaited by industry insiders and moviegoers alike.
! Erivo's acting skills are insane, she's like a total rockstar on screen 
. I'm so down for this musical to break records and bring home that 150 million dough 
. Been waiting for years for a sequel, and it's finally happening 
. Universal Pictures is on fire right now 
, first The Invisible Man and now Wicked: For Good 
. Can't wait to see how the box office numbers play out this weekend 
Can you believe that a movie about Wicked can rake in so much dough?! I mean, $150 million opening weekend? That's insane! The fact that it's got Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on board doesn't hurt either 
it's like the whole music industry is hyped 4 this movie lol & $150 million opening weekend is literally insane that's more than the first wickid movie made last year 
And don't even get me started on the lack of representation behind the camera. I'm not expecting a masterpiece or anything, but some diversity would be nice to see, especially considering how much money they're making off of this thing. 
. The first one was amazing, but this sequel is going to take it to a whole new level 
. I'm definitely buying tickets and getting the merch too 
. Can't wait to see the magic happen on the big screen 
), you can make a huge impact on the world! Think about it, if their movies are making millions, what's stopping us from achieving our own dreams? Maybe we don't have $150 million budgets, but that's okay. It's the passion and love behind what we do that truly matters.