Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Wicked: For Good's Enchanting Global Debut: $14.9M in Two Days, $68.5M in Previews
Wicked: For Good, the sequel to the popular musical film Wicked, is having a great start at the box office.
It has made $14.9 million in its first two days overseas, and is expected to make between $125 million and $150 million in its opening weekend in the US.
People who have seen the movie so far seem to like it a lot.
Wicked: For Good grossed $14.9M in its first two days overseas, in 59 markets
The film began its rollout on Wednesday and Thursday, with China and Japan joining later
It has already surpassed the opening of the first Wicked in several markets
In the US, it's expected to gross $125M-$150M in its opening weekend, with previews totaling $68.5M
The film is receiving positive reviews from audiences, with an 82% definite recommend and 92% positive score
- Who
- Wicked: For Good, directed by Jon M. Chu
- What
- Having a successful box office debut
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (opening weekend)
- Where
- Overseas markets and US theaters
- Why
- To entertain audiences and make a profit
Fans' Perspective
Critics' Perspective
Enjoyment
Fans' Perspective
Many fans are loving the movie and comparing it favorably to Broadway shows and Disney princesses
Critics' Perspective
Critics are praising the film's attention to detail and the chemistry between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
- Genre
- Musical, Fantasy
- Director
- Jon M. Chu
- Starring
- Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Bowen Yang
- Release Date
- November 21, 2023
- MPAA Rating
- PG
- Budget
- Not specified
- Distributor
- Universal Pictures
Sources
Review: ‘Wicked: For Good’ is a worthy, compelling sequel
Ariana Grande tests Covid-19 positive amid Wicked-For Good promotions; singer shares update
Ariana Grande Tests Positive For Covid-19 For The Second Time Amid Wicked Promotions
Ariana Grande tests positive for COVID amid Wicked: For Good promotions
Fans hail ‘Wicked: For Good’ as ‘pure cinematic joy’ in emotional finale: Twitter reviews
Ariana Grande confirms Covid diagnosis amid busy Wicked: For Good promotions
Wicked-For Good review: Ariana Grande-Cynthia Erivo's musical fantasy is spellbinding celebration of friendship and fantasy
Wicked For Good movie review: An impressive exploration of goodness and wickedness
Ariana Grande tests positive for COVID-19 amid...; expected to...
‘Wicked: For Good’ Opening To $150M, A Record For Broadway Musical Feature Adaptation Ahead Of Last Year’s ‘Wicked’ – Box Office
