Jon M Chu's lavish musical "Wicked" debuted with $114m domestically and $164.2m globally, marking it as the third-biggest opening of the year. Universal was thrilled with the performance, especially since "Wicked" set a new record for Broadway musical adaptations. After a lackluster box office period, this combination of two major releases reinvigorated cinema attendance, leading to a bustling weekend. Jim Orr mentioned the aim to dominate the holiday season following this success.
Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II," while opening slightly below predictions at $55.5m domestically, performed well overseas with an additional $50.5m. Despite the hefty production cost of $250m, it’s seen as a strategic move by Paramount, especially considering the new cast led by Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal. Although dubbed 'Glicked', the cultural impact wasn't as strong as the previous year’s movie duos like 'Barbenheimer'. Overall, observations indicated that entertainment choices split along gender lines.
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