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'Gladiator 2' and 'Wicked' Go Head-To-Head at Weekend Box Office
MovieWebStory by Steven Thrash
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Denzel and Ridley's 'Gladiator' sequel fails to conquer the box office against the mighty 'Wicked'.
beat sheet
- Ridley Scott's much-anticipated 'Gladiator 2' only managed a paltry $35 million opening weekend, struggling to compete with the $57 million debut of the 'Wizard of Oz' prequel 'Wicked'.
- Industry insiders are calling this a major blow for Denzel Washington, whose star power doesn't seem to be enough to revive the beloved 'Gladiator' franchise - at least not in the face of the Oz hype machine.
call sheet
Denzel Washington, Ridley Scott, Gladiator, Wicked, Gladiator 2, Wicked