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Wicked Dominates Box Office with $226M Opening
23 Nov
Summary
- Wicked: For Good debuted at number 1 globally with $226 million.
- The film earned $150 million from its domestic box office.
- Other films like Now You See Me saw a significant drop-off.

The highly anticipated film Wicked: For Good has achieved a phenomenal global box office debut, grossing $226 million worldwide and instantly claiming the top spot. This remarkable opening places it as the fourth highest-grossing film of 2025 so far. Of its total earnings, a substantial $150 million was contributed by the domestic box office.
Actress Ariana Grande, who reprises her role as Glinda, shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, thanking the "Ozians" for the film's success and calling it a "global phenomenon." Her personal note emphasized themes of belonging and home, resonating with fans worldwide.
In contrast to Wicked's triumph, the broader box office landscape saw mixed results. Now You See Me: Now You Don't experienced a steep 68% decline in its second week, adding only $9.1 million. Other films like Predator: Badlands and Edgar Wright's Running Man rounded out the top earners.




