After a lot of anticipation, Wicked finally hit the theaters this past week, and it’s truly defying gravity at the international box office. It grossed $112.5 million domestically for a worldwide total of $162.5 million, scoring the largest opening ever for a film based on a Broadway musical.
Set in the same universe as the cult classic The Wizard of Oz, Wicked centers on a young woman named Elphaba, who faces discrimination during her time at Shiz University because of her green skin. She eventually finds an ally in the popular girl named Glinda, but their friendship reaches a crossroads that will forever seal their faith.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead the cast of this hit musical, while the supporting cast includes Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. Wicked is the first part of the two-part film adaptation, and the sequel will be released on November 21, 2025.
Positive word-of-mouth and the awards season buzz, paired with the popularity of the original musical, helped Wicked top the domestic box office with $112.5 million. It earned a total of $162.5 million worldwide, scoring the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show, beating the worldwide opening of Les Miserables and the domestic opening of Into the Woods.
