Wicked has taken the top spot for both global and domestic openings for a movie based on a Broadway show. The film, based on the $5 billion-grossing Broadway musical, grossed a whopping $114 million domestically and $164.2 million worldwide, making it the largest opening ever for a Broadway musical adaptation.
Wicked also marks Ariana Grande’s first feature film debut in a major tentpole production, and it delivered record-breaking results for the pop star. With Wicked, Ariana not only set her personal best but also secured the biggest domestic opening for a pop star ever, outpacing films from other major music icons like Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, and Taylor Swift.
For the director Jon M. Chu, Wicked marks one of the highest-earned films. Producer Marc Platt also saw this movie coming up as the second largest global opening after Aladdin, which had been released back in 2019.
With a stunning $46.4 million on its first day of release, Wicked broke the record for the biggest first day for a movie adapted from a Broadway musical. The film claims the 5th biggest domestic opening for a musical feature ever, trailing only The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Barbie, and Frozen. As of now, Wicked holds the 3rd biggest domestic opening of 2024, just behind Deadpool & Wolverine ($211.4 million) and Inside Out 2 ($154.2 million).
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