Two blockbusters team up to deliver the best pre-Thanksgiving weekend at the box office in over a decade.
beat sheet
Wicked rakes in $114 million domestically and $165 million globally, proving the staying power of the Wizard of Oz franchise.
Gladiator II, the long-awaited sequel to the 2000 Oscar winner, opens with a solid $55.5 million, hinting at the continued appeal of epic historical dramas.
call sheet
Wicked, Gladiator II, Wicked, Gladiator II, Wicked, Gladiator II