Wicked Sequel Poised for Box Office Magic

The much-anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good, is poised to significantly boost the box office, marking a strong rebound after a slow autumn. The film has already become Fandango's biggest PG-rated advance ticket seller and the top pre-seller of the year to date. Global opening projections are exceeding $200 million, with a substantial portion expected from international markets and the remainder from U.S. and Canadian theaters.

The original Wicked film set records with its opening and went on to achieve a $758.7M global take, earning ten Oscar nominations and two wins. Wicked: For Good boasts strong critic and audience scores, indicating continued appeal. The film features large format fan previews and will share premium screens with other major releases during its opening week.

The cast and filmmaker have been on a global promotional tour, highlighting the film's international reach. While opening in more territories than its predecessor, key markets like Japan and China have later release dates. The success of Wicked: For Good is seen as crucial for offsetting the lack of a major male-skewing blockbuster opening, unlike the previous year's slate.