Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo's Wicked Sequel Shatters Records, Earns $226M in 3 Days
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In a stunning box office debut, the highly anticipated sequel to Wicked, Wicked: For Good, has exceeded expectations, raking in a massive $226 million worldwide in just three days. Starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the film has shattered records, becoming the 18th highest-grossing film of 2025. According to studio reports, Wicked: For Good earned a new record for a film adaptation of a Broadway musical, grossing $150 million in the US and Canada over the weekend. This impressive feat places it among the best-performing movie musicals of all time, with only Disney's The Lion King (2019) and Beauty and the Beast (2017) ranking higher in domestic opening weekends. The sequel has comfortably surpassed the original Wicked's opening weekend earnings of $111 million in North America. Moreover, it has already surpassed the lifetime collections of films like Snow White, Joker: Folie à Deux, and One Battle After Another, within just three days of its release. Wicked: For Good is a retelling of The Wizard of Oz, based on the long-running Broadway musical, which was adapted from Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel. The film follows the story of Glinda and Elphaba, now known as the Wicked Witch of the West, as they battle against the evil plans of The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) and Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). This cinematic masterpiece is a must-watch for fans of the original musical and newcomers alike.
