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Wicked Sequel Dominates Box Office Over Thanksgiving
30 Nov
Summary
- The Wicked sequel earned significantly less than its predecessor.
- It secured the third-highest Black Friday gross for live-action films.
- The movie is the 8th highest-grossing film of 2025 in North America.
The new Wicked sequel is maintaining a strong presence at the domestic box office, climbing to the second spot in rankings and benefiting significantly from the Thanksgiving holiday surge. Projections indicate it will cross the $250 million mark domestically over the current weekend, underscoring its successful holiday performance.
On its second Friday, which coincided with Black Friday, the film grossed $26.05 million, marking a notable 106.2% increase from Thanksgiving Day. This performance positions it as the 12th biggest second Friday ever at the domestic box office and the third-highest Black Friday for a live-action movie.
The film, released on November 21, is expected to earn between $65 million and $75 million in its second three-day weekend. It has already surpassed several major releases to become the 8th highest-grossing film of 2025 in North America, achieving this milestone in only eight days.
