The ‘Wicked‘ sequel is gearing up for a historic debut, with projections that could surpass every previous box-office record for musical adaptations.
Universal is preparing for a global phenomenon with ‘Wicked: For Good‘, expected to exceed 200 million dollars in worldwide box-office revenue during its opening weekend. Early forecasts reveal extraordinary anticipation for the new chapter, returning to more than 4,000 cinemas across the United States and Canada with domestic projections ranging between 125 and 150 million dollars, while international markets are poised to add over 70 million more in the same period.
These estimates already place the film ahead of its predecessor, which opened with 112.5 million dollars in the US and 164 million worldwide, setting a historic benchmark for major Broadway musical adaptations. Now, the sequel is on track to surpass those figures and position itself as one of the most significant releases of the year.
In ‘Wicked: For Good‘, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo reprise their acclaimed roles as Glinda and Elphaba, in a story set several years after the first film. Elphaba is now living as a fugitive known as the Wicked Witch of the West, while Glinda has become the public figure hailed as “Glinda the Good.” Their friendship is tested once more in a turbulent Oz, further shaken by the arrival of Dorothy — a turning point that reshapes each character’s destiny. With a global fanbase, a high-impact cast and a fully established narrative universe, the sequel is poised to dominate the box office and redefine the musical genre on screen.
