💚 Defying Gravity: Wicked: For Good Smashes Records with a $226 Million Global Launch!

 

The land of Oz has never looked so green—or been so golden!

Universal Pictures' ambitious two-part adaptation of the Broadway phenomenon, Wicked: For Good, hasn't just opened; it has absolutely soared, bringing a much-needed jolt of magic to the global box office.

In its opening weekend, the final chapter of Elphaba and Glinda's story—starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande—reportedly cast a massive spell, earning an astonishing $226 million worldwide in just three days.

A Record-Breaking Triumph

The colossal $226 million global haul is more than just a massive number; it's a monumental achievement that breaks several key records:

• Biggest Opening Ever for a Broadway Adaptation: Wicked: For Good easily surpassed the record previously held by its own predecessor, the first part of Wicked.

• A Box Office Savior: After a slow period for the film industry, this mega-debut offers a strong signal that event-level cinema, particularly in the musical genre, remains a powerful draw.

• Audience Over Critics: While critical reviews were more mixed on the sequel, audiences showed overwhelming enthusiasm, rating the film highly and guaranteeing strong word-of-mouth for the coming weeks.

The Audience Appetite is Real

The success confirms that the strategy of splitting the beloved musical into two cinematic parts was a gamble that paid off spectacularly. The strong momentum built by the first film clearly motivated fans to return in droves to see the conclusion of the story, which picks up with Elphaba embracing her role as the Wicked Witch of the West.

This monumental opening proves that the audience's appetite for a spectacular, large-scale musical on the big screen is hungrier than ever. With a star-studded cast, phenomenal production values, and one of the most passionate fanbases in modern musical history, Wicked: For Good has done far more than just meet expectations—it has defied gravity and rewritten the box office playbook for the holiday season.

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