Wicked Returns, Box Office Wins

The musical sequel "For Good" has taken the box office by storm. It earned an impressive $68. 6 million on its opening day, with early screenings giving it a strong start. This puts it on course for a massive $151. 5 million opening weekend, making it the second-biggest opening ever for Universal, just behind "Jurassic World. " Early screenings gave "For Good" a significant advantage. Without them, the numbers might not be as impressive. However, this success is a big win for theaters, which haven't seen a blockbuster like this since "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" in July. "For Good" is not just doing well in regular theaters. It's also performing exceptionally well in premium formats like IMAX and 4DX, bringing in over $1. 9 million on the first day alone. This is a significant increase from the first "Wicked" movie. Reviews for "For Good" are mostly positive, though not as glowing as the first one. However, audiences seem to love it just as much, giving it an "A" grade. Universal invested heavily in both "Wicked" movies, and it looks like that investment is paying off. Other movies are struggling to keep up. "Now You See Me: Now You Don't" is dropping fast, and "The Running Man" isn't doing much better. Even "Predator: Badlands" is finding it hard to compete. In the indie scene, "Rental Family" is making waves with great reviews and a strong "A" grade from audiences. "Sisu: Road to Revenge" is also trying to build on the cult following of the first movie.