Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's electric performances in the long-awaited Wicked movie have fans buzzing with excitement and praise.
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The film's opening weekend box office numbers blew past expectations, raking in $125 million globally - a sign that the musical's fanbase is eager to see their beloved story on the big screen.
Critics are hailing Cynthia Erivo's portrayal of Elphaba as the definitive Wicked Witch, with one reviewer describing her vocals as 'spellbinding' and her chemistry with Ariana Grande as 'pure theatrical magic.'