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Wicked Breaks Box Office Records With Massive $164 Million Global Debut

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The long-awaited big-screen adaptation of the Broadway smash 'Wicked' casts a spell on global box offices, shattering records with a $164 million debut.
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  • The film's opening weekend gross is the highest ever for a movie based on a Broadway show, surpassing the previous record held by 'Les Misérables' in 2012.
  • With positive reviews and major star power from leads Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, 'Wicked' is poised to cast a spell on audiences worldwide and become a box office juggernaut.
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