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‘Wicked’ Opens With $114M at the Box Office, Surpassing ‘Gladiator II’
BillboardStory by Mitchell Peters
scrn logline
Wicked's record-breaking box office debut overshadows highly anticipated Gladiator sequel as cinephiles flock to the Emerald City.
beat sheet
- Wicked's $114M opening weekend gross surpassed the $103M debut of Gladiator II, stunning industry insiders who expected the action sequel to dominate.
- With a sprawling 11,000 screens, Wicked's massive rollout signals Hollywood's confidence in the musical's blockbuster potential, setting the stage for a potential awards season juggernaut.
call sheet
Mitchell Peters, Gladiator II, Wicked