As a theater enthusiast who’s been counting down the days for this moment since the first rumors of a Wicked adaptation surfaced, I can hardly contain my excitement! With a Broadway pedigree and an all-star cast led by the inimitable Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, this film promises to be nothing short of magical. The anticipation has been building, and it’s evident from the projections that audiences are eager to immerse themselves in the captivating world of Oz.
In just a few nights, the movie “Wicked” directed by Jon M. Chu will captivate theatres worldwide, and it’s looking like it could shatter some box office records during its debut weekend.
This weekend, the Broadway adaptation, featuring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, is projected to earn between $100 million and $110 million at approximately 3,880 North American theaters. According to Variety’s reports, these impressive figures are expected.
Initially, analysts predicted that the film would earn between $80 million and $85 million within its release period. However, due to the widespread presence of the PG-rated movie, a strong marketing strategy, and over 400 brand collaborations, the projected earnings have been revised upward. According to reports, some independent tracking services speculate that Wicked might make as much as $130 million in its opening weekend.
As a devoted cinema enthusiast, it’s quite clear that this upcoming film is poised to break some records, potentially snatching the crown for the highest-grossing opening weekend among Broadway adaptations from “Into the Woods,” which raked in an impressive $31 million USD back in 2014.
This weekend, Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” is set to premiere in cinemas as well, and the R-rated sequel to the 2000 movie “Gladiator” is anticipated to rake in approximately $65 million USD from around 3,500 theaters in the US. It’s worth mentioning that the film has already amassed an impressive $87 million USD from 63 international markets.
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2024-11-20 19:26