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'Wicked' Leads Global Box Office, 'Gladiator II' Surpasses $220 Million

Variety
Story by Rebecca Rubin
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The box office sizzles as 'Wicked' casts a spell globally and 'Gladiator II' surpasses $220 million, signaling a triumphant Hollywood comeback.
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  • 'Wicked' debuts to a towering $164.2 million globally, including $50.1 million overseas - the third-biggest domestic debut of the year and the best ever for a Broadway adaptation.
  • 'Gladiator II' continues its box office reign, surpassing $220 million in global ticket sales and cementing its status as a highly anticipated cinematic return.
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Rebecca Rubin, Universal, Wicked, Gladiator II
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