The highly anticipated film adaptation of the hit musical Wicked is expected to have a record-breaking opening weekend in North America and the UK and Ireland. The movie is projected to rake in $114m on its opening weekend, making it the top-grossing opening weekend of any Broadway musical adaptation ever in the region.
Projected to Rake in $114m on Its Opening Weekend in North America
Key Statistics
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Projected to rake in $114m on its opening weekend in North America
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72% female audience and 67% over the age of 25
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Expected to have the top-grossing opening weekend of any Broadway musical adaptation ever in the UK and Ireland, as well as North America
Gladiator II Opens with Lower Numbers
Gladiator II opens with lower numbers compared to Wicked. It made $22m on Friday and $18.8m on Saturday.
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Made $22m on Friday
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Made $18.8m on Saturday
Moana 2 Expected to Take Top Spot by Next Week
Moana 2 is expected to take the top spot by next week, according to industry insiders.
- Expected to take the top spot by next week
The highly anticipated film adaptation of the hit musical Wicked is expected to have a record-breaking opening weekend, both in North America and the UK and Ireland.
Projected Earnings
According to data firm the Boxoffice Company, Wicked is projected to rake in $114m on its opening weekend in North America. This would make it the top-grossing opening weekend of any Broadway musical adaptation ever in the region.
In the UK and Ireland, the film is forecast to earn £17.6m this weekend, making it the top-grossing opening weekend of 2024.
Gladiator II Opens Strongly
The sequel to the hit film Gladiator, titled Gladiator II, opened strongly on Friday with $22m in earnings, followed by $18.8m on Saturday. However, Moana 2 is expected to take the top spot by next week.
Box Office Performance
The National Association of Theatre Owners has hailed the performance as “one of the most successful November weekends ever at the box office.” The film’s success can be attributed to a strong female audience, with 72% of viewers being women, and a majority (67%) being over the age of 25.
