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Wicked Sequel Aims for Blockbuster Debut, Smashing Pre-Sale Records

Summary

  • Wicked sequel set to outperform original's $112.5M opening
  • Projected to earn $130M-$155M in North American debut
  • Shattering Fandango records as 2025's biggest first-day seller
Wicked Sequel Aims for Blockbuster Debut, Smashing Pre-Sale Records

In just a few weeks, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2024 hit film Wicked is set to hit theaters. Wicked: For Good, which adapts the second act of the 2003 stage musical, is on track to make a major box office splash.

According to the latest forecasts, the Wicked sequel is expected to outperform the original film's impressive $112.5 million opening weekend. Industry analysts project Wicked: For Good to earn between $130 million and $155 million in its North American debut, a 15-38% increase over the first movie's opening.

The sequel has already started breaking records, becoming 2025's biggest first-day ticket seller on Fandango and one of the top 10 all-time pre-sellers. This strong demand suggests Wicked: For Good is poised to give a significant boost to theater sales this holiday season.

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The original Wicked was a major box office success, ranking as the 5th highest-grossing film worldwide in 2024 and the 3rd highest-grossing domestically. With the return of the original cast, including Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum, the sequel is primed to continue the franchise's momentum and delight audiences once again.

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Wicked: For Good will be released on November 21, 2025.
The sequel features the return of Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum from the original Wicked film.
Wicked: For Good is projected to earn between $130 million and $155 million in its North American opening weekend, surpassing the $112.5 million debut of the first Wicked movie.

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