Wicked: For Good' is even more popular than the first, soaring to a $226 million global debut

"According to studio estimates on Sunday, Wicked: For Good earned $150 million from North American theaters in its first days in theaters and $226 million globally. Not only is it the biggest opening ever for a Broadway musical adaptation, unseating the record set by the first film's $112 million launch, it's also the second biggest debut of the year behind A Minecraft Movie's $162 million."

"Universal began rolling out Wicked: For Good in theaters earlier this week, with previews on Monday ($6.1 million from 1,050 theaters) and Wednesday ($6.5 million from 2,300 theaters). By Friday it was playing in 4,115 North American locations and had raked in $68.6 million. IMAX showings accounted for $15.5 million, or 11%, of its domestic haul a November record for the company."

"As with the first film, women powered opening weekend, making up around 71% of ticket buyers according to PostTrak exit polls. Critics were somewhat mixed on the final chapter, but audiences weren't: An overwhelming 83% of audiences said it was one they would definitely recommend to friends. As far as foot traffic is concerned, the box office tracker EntTelligence estimates that about 2 million more people came out for Wicked: For Good's first weekend than for Wicked's."

The film earned $150 million domestically and $226 million globally in its opening days, surpassing its predecessor's $112 million launch. It set the record for biggest opening by a Broadway musical adaptation and was the year's second-largest debut behind A Minecraft Movie. Early previews generated $6.1 million Monday and $6.5 million Wednesday, with $68.6 million by Friday across 4,115 North American locations. IMAX contributed $15.5 million (11%), a November record for the company. Women made up about 71% of ticket buyers, audience recommendation reached 83%, and foot-traffic estimates show roughly 2 million more attendees than the first film. Jon M. Chu directed, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

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