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HowWickedFelledGladiator IIat the Box Office

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After months of buzz, 'Gladiator II' gets blindsided by the unexpected box-office juggernaut of 'Wicked,' a musical mega-hit that steamrolled the Roman combat epic.
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  • Wicked's box-office haul doubled that of Gladiator II, catching Hollywood off guard - the musical earned a staggering $550 million, while Gladiator II struggled to reach $275 million.
  • Director Ridley Scott, the visionary behind the original Gladiator, was reportedly 'livid' over Wicked's upset victory, feeling his sequel was robbed of its rightful blockbuster status.
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Ridley Scott, Gladiator II, Gladiator II, Wicked
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