‘Wicked: For Good’ Shatters Box Office Records
Universal’s latest film, Wicked: For Good, has set remarkable box office records, outpacing its predecessor. The film debuted with an impressive $150 million in domestic earnings and $226 million globally. This surpassed the first part’s opening figures of $112.5 million domestically and $164 million worldwide.
Box Office Achievements
Wicked: For Good achieved several noteworthy milestones:
- Largest global and domestic opening for a film based on a Broadway show.
- Highest global and domestic opening for both Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
- Record-breaking opening for filmmaker Jon M. Chu.
- Biggest opening for a musical feature by Stephen Schwartz.
- Best domestic and global opening for producer Marc Platt.
Notably, the film surpassed Platt’s previous global movie opening of $213 million from Disney’s live-action Aladdin in 2019, as well as his domestic record set with Wicked.
First-Day and Preview Records
Wicked: For Good also recorded:
- Largest first-day earnings for a Broadway musical adaptation at $68.9 million, exceeding Wicked‘s $46.2 million.
- Biggest domestic previews for a movie based on Broadway at $30.8 million, well ahead of last year’s $19.2 million.
Thanksgiving Weekend Performance
The film achieved:
- Second-biggest opening at the domestic box office for Thanksgiving behind The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
- Third highest opening weekend for a movie musical of all time, following The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast.
Global Promotional Campaign
The promotional campaign for Wicked: For Good was also substantial, yielding a value of $330 million with 400 partners. This is the second-largest global promotional partner campaign for a Hollywood studio, only trailing behind last year’s $350 million for Wicked.
Overall Impact on the Box Office
Wicked: For Good not only shattered records but also secured its position as:
- The fourth biggest global Hollywood movie opening of 2025.
- The fifth highest global opening for a musical ever.
This remarkable performance underscores the film’s impact on the box office, indicating a strong demand for musical adaptations and setting a high bar for future releases.
