Wickedachieves another impressive box office milestone as it crosses $300 million domestically. The Broadway musical adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande-Butera, and Jonathan Baileyhas been a box office juggernaut since its November 22 debutdespite competition from Disney’sMoana 2and Ridley Scott’s long-awaitedGladiator II.Wicked’s box officegot off to an exceptionally strong start by earning $164 million worldwide.
As perThe Numbers,Wickedis now the first movie musical adaptation to pass $300 million in the United Statesand is the fourth highest grossing musical of all time at the domestic box office. It is also only the fourth movie to pass $300 million at the domestic box office in 2024, with the others beingInside Out 2,Deadpool and Wolverine, andDespicable Me 4. Check out the list of highest grossing musical movies at the domestic box office below:
Beauty and the Beast(2017)
$504,014,165
$477,373,578
$400,953,009
$320,509,000
What This Means For Wicked
Wicked Will Continue Ascending The Box Office Charts
In addition to grossing $320.5 million domestically,Wickedhas made $455.5 million worldwide.Wicked’s positive reviewsand box office earnings have proven that Jon. M Chu’s adaptation of the beloved musical has lived up to the hype and even managed to exceed the already high expectations. At this rate, the movie will continue to perform incredibly well at the box office throughout December and even into January, with the first month of 2025 offering little in the way of new competition.
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Wickedwill likely go on to surpassFrozen’s nearly $401 million domestic box office, which will makeWickedthe third highest grossing movie musical of all time domestically. ExceedingFrozen IIandBeauty and the Beast’s domestic box office totals will be a more challenging feat, but it is possible with the financial successWickedhas already had, and with the legs it is expected to have throughout December and January.Wickedshould also passDespicable Me 4’s $361 domestic haul (viaThe Numbers), allowingWickedto further ascend the 2024 domestic box office charts.
Our Take On Wicked’s Latest Box Office Milestone
It Is A Great Sign For Movie Musicals And For Wicked: Part Two
Wicked’s newest box office milestone is another heartening signof how successful a well-executed movie musical can be. WhileWickedis an adaptation of a well-known Broadway musical, it will also be the highest grossing movie at the 2024 domestic box office that is not a sequel. Of course, a sequel is on the way to complete the story, andWicked’s box office success has only created further anticipation forWicked: Part Two’s 2025 release.
Wicked
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Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two-part film, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat, in the Land of Oz. As they navigate their contrasting paths, they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
