‘Wicked’ Opens With $114M at the Box Office, Surpassing ‘Gladiator II’

Story by Mitchell Peters

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Wicked's record-breaking box office debut overshadows highly anticipated Gladiator sequel as cinephiles flock to the Emerald City.

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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.

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Mitchell Peters, Gladiator II, Wicked