‘Wicked’ soars with $114 million domestic opening, ‘Gladiator’ snares $55.5 million

From CNBC: 2024-11-24 11:30:28

Universal’s “Wicked” starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande had a record-breaking opening weekend, expected to earn $114 million domestically and $164.2 million globally, surpassing initial projections. “Gladiator II” also debuted, expected to make $55.5 million domestically and $221 million worldwide. The box office success is crucial for the industry’s annual performance.



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