Universal's "Wicked: For Good" defied gravity at the box office, snaring an estimated $150 million from domestic ticket sales.
It marks the second-highest opening weekend for a film released in 2025, just behind Warner Bros.' "A Minecraft Movie," which tallied $163 million back in April. It also outpaces the debut of last year's "Wicked," which tallied $112.5 million in the U.S. and Canada.
The film's haul sets the record for the biggest opening weekend of a Broadway adaptation. With additional ticket sales from international markets, "Wicked: For Good" is set to reach a $226 million global haul for its first three days in theaters.
An estimated 10 million tickets were sold for "Wicked: For Good" during opening weekend, topping the 8 million sold during the opening o

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