It seems that moviegoers had one goal over the weekend: to catch a showing of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Wicked For Good, the sequel to 2024's blockbuster hit Wicked.
The hype and anticipation for the film seemed to be everywhere last week. It was "Wicked Week" on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where Erivo appeared on November 17th and Grande on November 18th. They also made appearances both together and separate on Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and The View, among other shows throughout the week.
Photo by NBC on Getty Images
Photo by NBC on Getty Images
Talk show sets were turned pink and green in excitement as the movie officially premiered on Friday, November 21st with record-breaking ticket sales across the United States.
View this post on InstagramAccording to People, the film brought in $150 million in the US and $226 million worldwide so far in it's first weekend at theaters. The long-awaited film thrilled fans who couldn't wait to return to the reimagined land of Oz, many who have already gone to see it multiple times. "You wait a clock tick I’m going to see it for the 3rd time today," one fan writes, using a newly discovered "Glinda-fied" term from the movie. "I’ve seen it three times already and I’m still obsessulated! SO WELL DESERVED!!!! ???," declares another.
'Wicked': How It Came To Be
The popularity for Wicked has intensified greatly over the past decade. Here's a brief history, according to The New York Theater Guide of how it has grown to be a Hollywood blockbuster:
In 1995, Gregory Maguire published his adult novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.Composer Stephen Schwartz and writer Winnie Holzman worked together to transform the story into a hit musical that debuted on Broadway in 2003.With no indication of waning popularity- Wicked, the film adaptation was announced in 2012. Filming for the movie did not begin for almost 10 years later. By 2023, Wicked officially became the 4th-longest running show on Broadway.In November of 2024, the big-screen adaptation of Wicked: Part One officially hit box offices, setting the industry ablaze in clouds of pink and green.The first film ends on a cliffhanger with promise of this weekend's Part Two: Wicked For Good, and as we've seen- the fan response has been huge.Photo by Karwai Tang on Getty Images
Wicked For Good had a magical opening weekend, and we don't think it's losing its luster anytime soon. The franchise has built a devoted fan base, and audiences are returning in droves to see it on repeat. It is clear that the record-breaking success is showing no signs of slowing down, as fans around the world are changed for good.
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