Wicked and Gladiator II's successful opening weekend with $164.2 million and $221 million respectively, resonates with audiences similarly to last year's Barbenheimer phenomenon.
Jon M. Chu's Wicked set a record as the highest-grossing live-action musical debut with $114 million domestically, showcasing its significant cultural impact.
Gladiator II marked Ridley Scott's second-biggest opening with $55.5 million domestically, highlighting the continuing allure of epic storytelling in cinema.
With both films pulling substantial international box office totals, their release signifies a strong revival of interest in cinematic storytelling post-pandemic.
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