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Box Office: 'Wicked' Nearly Doubling 'Gladiator II' in Opening Weekend

Variety
Story by J. Kim Murphy
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Wicked's spell-binding box office debut nearly doubles rival Gladiator II, cementing its status as a must-see fall hit.
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  • With a projected $117 million opening weekend, Wicked is set to become the third-biggest domestic debut of 2024 - only trailing Deadpool & Wolverine ($211M) and Inside Out 2 ($151M).
  • The Universal release is performing well above early projections, showcasing its broad appeal and potential to become the season's breakout cinematic event.
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Universal, Wicked, Gladiator II, Deadpool & Wolverine, Inside Out 2
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