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‘Wicked’ Becomes Highest Grossing Movie Based On Broadway Musical At Domestic Box Office

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Wicked: Part One sorcerizes the box office, becoming the highest-grossing Broadway-to-big screen adaptation ever in the US.
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  • The film raked in a record-breaking $150 million over the Thanksgiving weekend, surpassing the previous record holder Moana's $82 million debut.
  • The Wicked movie franchise is already eyeing a sequel, Wicked: Part Two, which is slated for a 2026 release and will aim to cast a spell on the international box office.
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Universal, Wicked: Part One, Moana, Wicked: Part Two
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