The movie “Wicked” has achieved yet another remarkable feat by setting a new box office record. To date, it has amassed a staggering $634 million globally, with $424 million coming from the domestic market and $210 million from international territories. With this impressive haul, it has now surpassed the $611 million worldwide box office earnings of “Mamma Mia!” and thus claimed the title of the highest-grossing film adaptation of a Broadway musical in global history. Moreover, “Wicked” managed to rank sixth at the global box office in 2024.
Directed by Jon M. Chu and featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in leading roles, the story of “Wicked” delves into the lives of the misunderstood Elphaba (played by Cynthia Erivo), with her green skin, and the glamorous, ambitious Glinda (portrayed by Ariana Grande). The two meet at the University of the West and form a deep friendship despite their contrasting personalities. However, when they have an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a critical juncture, and they find themselves facing very different destinies.
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