The movie musical adaptation of Wicked has hit a major milestone, surpassing $300 million at the domestic box office. Since its debut on November 22, the film, starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande-Butera, and Jonathan Bailey, has remained a box office powerhouse, managing to thrive despite stiff competition from other big releases like Disney’s Moana 2 and Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II.
The film opened strong with $164 million worldwide and has since become the first movie musical to reach $300 million domestically, ranking as the fourth highest-grossing musical at the U.S. box office in 2024.
With a current domestic total of $320.5 million and a global haul of $455.5 million, Wicked is proving its staying power. The film’s success is already exceeding expectations, positioning it to potentially surpass Frozen’s domestic earnings and climb higher among the top-grossing movie musicals in U.S. history. It is also on track to outpace Despicable Me 4’s domestic box office, further solidifying its place in the 2024 box office rankings.
This impressive performance signals a promising future for movie musicals, especially with the release of Wicked: Part Two set for 2025. As the highest-grossing non-sequel film in 2024 and an adaptation of a beloved Broadway classic, Wicked’s success has only heightened anticipation for the next chapter in the saga.
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