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5 Reasons Why Wicked Dominated The Box Office
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott)
scrn logline
The Wizard of Oz musical Wicked casts a spell on audiences, dominating the box office with a gravity-defying opening.
beat sheet
- Wicked's opening weekend haul of $93.8 million shatters previous records for a musical film debut, signaling major mainstream appeal.
- Director Jon M. Chu's bold creative vision, including dazzling visual effects, has critics raving that this Wicked adaptation takes the beloved story to new heights.
call sheet
Jon M. Chu, Wicked, Wicked