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Nov 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Wicked Magic: A Musical Tale That Broke Records

The movie "Wicked: For Good" has made a big splash at the box office. It pulled in $150 million in North America alone during its first weekend. This beat the previous record set by another musical adaptation, "Wicked, " which made $112. 5 million in its debut. Globally, "Wicked: For Good" raked in $226 million, making it the biggest opening ever for a stage musical ...

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Nov 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Wicked Witches Cast a Spell on Box Office

The witches from the land of Oz are making waves at the movies. Wicked: For Good is on track to pull in a whopping $151 million in North America and $228 million worldwide. This is a huge deal because it's the biggest opening ever for a Broadway musical adaptation. The movie has already made $68. 7 million in its first few days, with $30. 8 million coming from early ...

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Nov 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Wicked 2: A Musical Showdown at the Box Office

The movie world is buzzing with excitement as "Wicked: For Good" prepares to hit screens. This highly anticipated follow-up to last year's hit is expected to rake in a whopping $150 million to $180 million in its first weekend. That's a massive leap from the usual box office slump seen in recent months. But why the big hype? Well, "Wicked" is already a well-known st...

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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Magic vs. Muscles: How Wicked Outshone Gladiator II

Over the last weekend, the musical Wicked shocked everyone by outperforming the action movie Gladiator II at the box office. Wicked raked in $114 million, while Gladiator II earned $55. 5 million. This was a big deal because Gladiator II is a sequel to a popular movie, and it cost a lot to make. Despite this, Wicked won over more audiences. In the past, a big traile...

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Nov 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Global Magic of Wicked: A Box Office Hit

Universal's "Wicked" is casting a spell worldwide, projected to rake in around $165 million in its opening weekend. The majority of this comes from North America, with an estimated $117 million, while the international box office contributes about $48 million. This debut makes "Wicked" the biggest opening weekend for a Broadway adaptation film globally, surpassing "L...

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Nov 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Green Witch, Pink Diva: The Untold Story of 'Wicked'

When you think of "The Wizard of Oz, " you might picture Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow. But what about the Wicked Witch of the West? "Wicked" gives her a backstory, turning the green-skinned Elphaba into a sympathetic figure and showing that Glinda, the supposedly "good" witch, isn't all she seems. The musical, based on Gregory Maguire's novel, tackles big ...

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Oct 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Wicked Gets Rave Reviews for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

The new "Wicked" movie, directed by Jon M. Chu, has been getting amazing reactions from audiences. People are really loving the performances of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who play Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. The movie is also being praised for its fantastic production quality. Simon Thompson, a journalist, called it an "oz-some spectacle" that really shin...

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