Wicked: For Good beats box office records previously held by Wicked

"Its global total at the end of the weekend stands at $226m, considerably up on the $164.2m earned by its predecessor. The major change was in the domestic takings: while last year's film took more than double its initial take in the US $114m to $50.2m overseas this concluding instalment has corrected that overindexing, with $76m banked from international territories."

"Nonetheless, the US total of $150m from 4,115 North American cinemas sets a new record for Broadway adaptations, previously held by the first film, and means it ranks as the second biggest US opening of the year, below A Minecraft Movie ($162m) and above Lilo & Stitch ($146m). The global numbers make it the biggest international opening for a stage musical adaptation, again beating last year's Wicked."

"UK figures are still to be confirmed, but Vue cinemas is reporting it enjoyed the biggest opening weekend since 2023's Barbie, and that it outperformed its predecessor by around 30%. Awards buzz has built for the performances of its two stars, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who look set to break another record next year, if they are Oscar-nominated in the same roles over two consecutive years."

Wicked: For Good grossed $226m globally by the end of the opening weekend, well above the $164.2m earned by the earlier film. The US contributed $150m from 4,115 North American cinemas, setting a new record for Broadway adaptations and registering as the second biggest US opening of the year behind A Minecraft Movie. International takings reached $76m, correcting the prior instalment's heavy reliance on overseas revenue. The global opening makes it the largest international debut for a stage musical adaptation. Vue reports the UK opening outperformed the predecessor by about 30% and matched the biggest weekend since Barbie. Awards buzz centers on Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, with potential consecutive-year Oscar nominations possible.

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