Despite earning several Oscar nominations a few days ago, Universal’sWickeddidn’t witness much of an uptick in box office numbers this weekend. Not that it should matter to the musical blockbuster, which has already generated a massive haul globally. This weekend, its 10th,WickedpassedDune: Part Twoto become one of the top five biggest hits of 2024. The movie is based on the major Broadway musical of the same name, which itself was based onGregory Maguire’s novel. The book, in turn, was inspired byL. Frank Baum’sWizard of Ozstories.
With $468 million domestically and another $248 million from overseas markets,Wicked’scumulative global haul now stands at $717 million. This puts it $2 million ahead ofDune: Part Twoon the 2024 chart. It’s nowthe fifth-biggest hit of 2024, behindDespicable Me 4,Moana 2,Deadpool & Wolverine, andInside Out 2. It’s the only non-sequel in the top-five. Directed byJon M. Chuand starringCynthia ErivoandAriana Grande,Wickedearned over $110 million in its domestic debut, but has struggled in international markets ever since its release. The film’s global haul is heavily skewed; movies of this size usually have a 50-50 split.
Produced ona reported budget of $150 million,Wickedopened to excellent reviews. It holds a “fresh” 88% rating on the aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes. The film’s audience score is even higher, at 95%.In his review, Collider’sJeff EwingdescribedWickedas “an incredible cinematic musical outing and easily one of the year’s best films.” The movieearned a total of 10 nominationsat the 97th Academy Awards, including in the Best Picture category. Erivo was nominated for Best Actress, and Grande was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category.
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Wickedis the highest-grossing Oz-related film, the highest-grossing musical adaptation of all time, and the recipient of seven BAFTA nods. It also earned five nominations at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, and was named as one of 2024’s best films by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. A sequel, titledWicked: For Good, is slated for release later this year. Also starringJonathan Bailey,Ethan Slater,Bowen Yang,Marissa Bode,Peter Dinklage,Michelle Yeoh, andJeff Goldblum,Wickedis available to watch at home and in theaters. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
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