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Wicked Sequel Shatters Box Office Records
21 Nov
Summary
- Wicked sequel earned $30.8 million in previews, a year's record.
- Film's strong preview numbers suggest a massive opening weekend.
- Original Wicked film also saw immense success last year.
Universal's musical sequel, "Wicked: For Good," has achieved the biggest preview gross of the year, raking in $30.8 million. This figure includes early fan screenings on Monday and Wednesday, alongside Thursday previews. The film is projected to have a monumental opening weekend, with estimates ranging from $150 million to $180 million, potentially becoming the year's highest-grossing debut.
The strong performance follows the immense success of its predecessor, "Wicked," which also debuted to significant numbers last year and became a cultural touchstone. The sequel continues the story of the "Wizard of Oz" prequel, with stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo reprising their roles.
Other films opening this weekend include Sony's "Sisu: Road to Revenge" and Searchlight's "Rental Family," though they are expected to have much smaller debuts. "Wicked: For Good" is poised to dominate the box office as the holiday season approaches.
