With Almost $400 Million, ‘Wicked’ Enters the 50 Highest-Grossing Movies In Domestic Box Office History

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As a seasoned cinema enthusiast who has witnessed the rise and fall of countless blockbusters, I must admit that Universal’s “Wicked” has left me quite impressed. With its impressive box office performance, particularly in North America, it has proven to be a testament to the power of musical adaptations on the silver screen.

On Christmas Eve, typically a slow day for films, Universal’s bold production titled “Wicked” continued to shine at the box office, earning an impressive $3 million. This was on its 33rd day of screening in cinemas.

The film’s performance has enabled it to rank among the top 50 highest-earning films in the U.S., amassing over $392 million domestically. It has outperformed two notable Marvel productions, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” placing it at number 49 on the list. The movie has achieved significant success, particularly in North America, where it has struck a chord with audiences.

Although it hasn’t achieved the same level of success internationally, this could be because the source material for the show, the Broadway musical Wicked, is less popular outside of the U.S. Nonetheless, Wicked has raked in over $580 million worldwide, ranking it among the top-earning productions of the year.

In the future, the movie appears to be progressing towards surpassing $400 million in U.S. earnings, moving it up the all-time domestic box office list ahead of both Frozen and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. However, reaching a total of $500 million now seems uncertain. Nevertheless, the film’s strong box office results highlight its significant popularity.

The film “Wicked” finds itself among the highest earning movies of 2024, alongside “Inside Out 2” and the duo of “Deadpool & Wolverine”. The earnings for “Inside Out 2” have reached an impressive $652 million, while “Deadpool & Wolverine” trails closely with a total of $636 million. These two movies hold spots at numbers 11 and 12 on the all-time grossing list.

Under Jon M. Chu’s direction and featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the musical film Wicked holds the second-highest live-action musical box office earnings, trailing slightly behind the 2017 adaptation of Beauty and the Beast.

The movie was produced at a cost of approximately $150 million, and it received positive critiques upon its release. On the review aggregator site, Rotten Tomatoes, it boasts a robust 88% positive evaluation by critics and an exceptional 95% approval rating from viewers.

Regardless of whether or not it reaches $500 million, Wicked has proven to be a monumental success and continues to leave an indelible mark, particularly in North America. Its future box office performance is yet to be determined over the next few weeks. For those who haven’t had a chance to see it, now might be the perfect time, as it’s still running in theaters – making it well worth checking out while you can.

In the future, the stage adaptation “Wicked” will be followed by a sequel titled “Wicked: For Good,” set to premiere in November 2025. Building on the beloved musical’s narrative, audiences can hardly wait to discover what unfolds next in this engaging story.

Looking ahead to 2024’s box office forecast, it’s clear that the musical genre continues to captivate audiences and remains a strong contender for movie success. Given the upcoming sequel, it seems the tale of Elphaba and Glinda will continue to unfold on the big screen.

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2024-12-26 17:14