With $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, Wicked and Gladiator II revived a struggling box office, marking a bustling moviegoing weekend, uniquely defined by their releases.
Jon M. Chu's Wicked made a spectacular $114 million domestically, setting a record for Broadway musical adaptations—demonstrating a strong audience appetite for vibrant cinematic experiences.
While Gladiator II opened with $55.5 million domestically, it has gained traction overseas, surpassing initial expectations, reflecting the ongoing appeal of established cinematic franchises.
Despite the promising start for both movies, the combined box office draw dubbed 'Glicked' was less impactful culturally than 'Barbenheimer,' indicating varied audience engagement.
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