Get Ready to Be Enchanted: Wicked Takes Over Theaters This Friday!
The highly anticipated Broadway adaptation, Wicked, is set to hit theaters this Friday and it’s already breaking records. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film is expected to make a whopping $100 million to $110 million at 3,880 theaters across North America in its opening weekend, according to Variety.
Originally projected to make $80 million to $85 million, the film’s success has surpassed expectations thanks to its widespread appeal, successful marketing, and over 400 brand partnerships. Some independent tracking services even predict that Wicked could make up to $130 million in its debut weekend.
With Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Wicked is on track to claim the title of best opening weekend for a Broadway-adapted movie, currently held by Into the Woods with $31 million in 2014. But it’s not the only highly anticipated film hitting theaters this weekend.
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II is also making its debut, with an expected $65 million from 3,500 theaters in the US. The R-rated sequel to 2000’s Gladiator has already earned $87 million from 63 markets abroad.
So get ready to be swept away by the magic of Wicked and the epic action of Gladiator II this weekend. It’s sure to be a record-breaking box office weekend you won’t want to miss!
