'Wicked: For Good' has a bigger opening than all but one movie in 2025

"Wicked: For Good" defied gravity at the box office with an opening that bested every other film released in 2025 — with one exception.

Uncommon Knowledge: A Wicked Box Office Success and the US Movie Business

Wicked: For Good shows Hollywood box office records can be smashed by a familiar melody sung loudly, together, in the dark.

‘Wicked: For Good’ Dominates Box Office With $150 Million Opening—Beating Last Year’s First Installment

“Wicked: For Good” dominated its opening weekend and grossed an estimated $150 million at the domestic box office, according to early estimates reported by the Hollywood trade publications, turning it into the second-biggest premiere of 2025.

‘Wicked: For Good’ recaptures box office magic with $150 million opening weekend

For Good” soared to No. 1 at the weekend box office, earning $150 million domestically and $226 million worldwide — far outpacing its predecessor.

Why Wicked: For Good Blew Everyone Away At The Box Office

Like its predecessor, it utterly shattered box office norms for non-Disney musical movies, making a huge amount of money for Universal. This is a remarkable debut on every level, but how did we get here?

‘Wicked: For Good’ – All The Box Office Records Broken

Biggest Domestic and Global Opening for Producer Marc Platt, Wicked: For Good outstripped the global opening of Platt’s 2019 live-action take of Disney’s Aladdin at $213M. His previous domestic opening high was Wicked at $112.5M.

Box Office: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Dazzles With $147 Million, Biggest Debut for Broadway Adaptation

Glinda and Elphaba remain “very very popular” at the box office.
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