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'Wicked' Conjures Magical Opening at U.K., Ireland Box Office
VarietyStory by Sahasranaman Ramachandran
scrn logline
The big-screen adaptation of Broadway hit 'Wicked' casts a spell at the U.K. and Ireland box office, dominating the weekend with a £13.7 million debut.
beat sheet
- With its commanding £13.7 million ($17.2 million) opening, 'Wicked' proved it has the power to captivate audiences beyond the stage, signaling a promising start to its cinematic run.
- The success of 'Wicked' comes as Paramount's 'Gladiator II' maintains strong momentum in its second week, grossing £4.7 million and pushing its cumulative total to £18.4 million, showcasing the diversity of the U.K. and Ireland box office.
call sheet
Universal, Paramount, Studiocanal, Wicked, Gladiator II