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WICKED Has a Massive $164 Million Box Office Opening Weekend

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The long-awaited film adaptation of the hit musical 'Wicked' has shattered box office records with an astounding $164 million opening weekend.
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  • The star-studded cast includes pop sensation Ariana Grande as Glinda and Broadway darling Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, delivering performances that critics are hailing as 'magical'.
  • With a production budget rumored to be over $200 million, 'Wicked' is already being touted as a shoo-in for multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu.
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