‘Wicked’ Sings to Record $70M in Premium VOD Sales in 1st Week as It Nears $700M at Global Box Office

Story by Pamela McClintock

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Universal's 'Wicked' musical scores record $70M in PVOD sales in 1st week, nears $700M global box office.

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The blockbuster film earned $26M in premium digital sales on its first day, double the next best Universal PVOD performer 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'.
Despite an early PVOD release, the Broadway adaptation has maintained its box office success, amassing over $453M domestically through its 8th weekend in theaters.

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Jon M. Chu, Universal, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, NBCUniversal, Peacock, 'Wicked'