‘Wicked’ earned $46.7M across Friday and previews, eyes $100M+ domestic opening

[Teletubby 134,350]

“Wicked” earned $46.7 million from 3,888 theaters across Friday and preview screenings, a good chunk of which were held earlier in the week than Thursday, which is the traditional kick-off for a new release. source

Internationally, Wicked is out in only 61 overseas markets, repping 65% of the offshore footprint — such majors as France, China, Germany and Japan have yet to release the Jon M. Chu-directed first installment of the Broadway musical adaptation.

“Wicked” has made $19.2 million in previews at the box office. It also benefited from some early fan screenings — that includes $2.5 million from Monday showings, $5.7 million from Wednesday advances and $11 million on Thursday. 

Director Jon M. Chu’s film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, is expected to be one of the biggest opening weekends of the year. “Wicked” is on track for $100 million to $110 million, with some estimates as high as $130 million from 3,880 North American theaters over the weekend.

After months of TV spots, pink-and-green promotional items and Grande hosting “Saturday Night Live,” the “Wicked” box office projections have grown steadily after initially coming in at the $80 million mark.

The musical will have no trouble going down in history as the biggest debut for a Broadway adaptation, which currently belongs to 2014’s “Into the Woods” with $31 million. Next year will see the second half of the story come to life when “Wicked Part 2” arrives in theaters. Each movie cost $150 million to produce, so the massive opening will be singing an upbeat tune at the box office. source

Edited Saturday at 10:42 PM by Teletubby

[Red 94,506]

But I thought people hated musicals?

[brinty 108]

Ariana truly won as MPG having the best movie 

[Whigney Houstan 1,144]

I'm really interested to see how this will hold.  Hopefully the good reviews keep it in theaters through Christmas.

[johnmonster 372]

Gaga should have been Elphaba 
 

[MaybeKermit 3,990]

16 minutes ago, brinty said:

Ariana truly won as MPG having the best movie 

don't turn this into a competition tbh

[Bambino 24,058]

There's always a witch in the pack

There's always a magic wound!

[bionic 41,916]

Its definitely winning Best Picture at the Oscars next year. Bookmark me. Ariana will probably be nominated for Best Actress (and maybe win) but Cynthia won't. She'll keep it cute until Part 2 comes out but in a few years time Cynthia is going to come out and be rude about Ariana like she's rude about everyone else. I kinda hated ALL of the acting choices in the film but that is just my superior taste. The film was still a slay.

[brinty 108]

8 minutes ago, MaybeKermit said:

don't turn this into a competition tbh

????

but did I lie? 

[Babel 41,210]

18 minutes ago, brinty said:

????

but did I lie? 

She won nothing because they arent in a competition with eachother, that's just you projecting

 

[Morphine Prince 102,119]

Won’t flop like Joker: FAD 

[pachinko 9,909]

I am going tonight! 

[TylerMedeiros 722]

That movie was one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. So magical. Will be seeing it again 

[AnglerfishbraBENUS 5,526]

54 minutes ago, bionic said:

Its definitely winning Best Picture at the Oscars next year. Bookmark me. Ariana will probably be nominated for Best Actress (and maybe win) but Cynthia won't. She'll keep it cute until Part 2 comes out but in a few years time Cynthia is going to come out and be rude about Ariana like she's rude about everyone else. I kinda hated ALL of the acting choices in the film but that is just my superior taste. The film was still a slay.

i agree i think Ari takes the W, Cynthia takes the L… hate to say

[Heygirl22 1,132]

It was amazing I am still shook 

it is hands down the best musical to movie I’ve seen in years!!! 
 

it is everything and I can’t wait to see it again