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‘Wicked’ Tops December Box Office as U.K., Ireland Reach $1.3 Billion

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Story by Naman Ramachandran
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Wicked musical dominates U.K. and Ireland box office in record-breaking December, capping off a $1.3 billion year.
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  • The U.K. and Ireland box office generated £115.5 million ($143.5 million) in December 2024, a 21% increase over the previous year, driving the annual total to £1.06 billion ($1.31 billion).
  • The month's success was led by the Wicked musical, which topped the charts and contributed significantly to the region's impressive year-end performance.
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Wicked, Wicked
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