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Wicked 2 Poised for Record-Breaking Broadway Adaptation Debut
20 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Wicked: For Good's opening weekend projected over $200 million worldwide.
- The film aims to break the record for highest opening of a Broadway musical adaptation.
- First Wicked film earned $756 million globally, receiving 10 Oscar nominations.
The highly anticipated "Wicked: For Good" is set to make a massive debut, with box office projections suggesting an opening weekend exceeding $200 million worldwide. This figure is poised to set a new record for the biggest opening for any adaptation of a Broadway musical.
The film follows the successful first installment, "Wicked," which opened in November 2024 and achieved significant success. The initial movie garnered $474.6 million domestically and $281.4 million internationally, totaling $756 million globally. It also received critical acclaim, earning 10 Oscar nominations.
"Wicked: For Good" is based on the beloved Broadway musical, featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. The screenplay for the sequel was co-written by Holzman and Dana Fox, and Schwartz contributed two new songs.
