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Superhero movies and action thrillers are famous for being box office magnates, drawing audiences to the theatres in multitude. AlthoughBarbiewas an unexpected (and worthy) hit, films likeThe AvengersandTop Gun 2have long dominated the business.
However, their dominance might be challenged, and that too by a musical despite the underwhelming performance ofJoker 2. Against all odds, Ariana Grande-starrerWickedseems to be emerging as the next big thing at the box office.
WickedEn-Route to Challenge Films likeThe AvengersandTop Gun 2
Now who would have thought that a musical, that too a Broadway adaptation, would one day pose a serious threat to blockbusters like Marvel’sAvengersorTom Cruise‘sTop Gun: Maverick?Often considered a niche genre, further made infamous byJoker 2‘s terrible box office performance, it might as well be on its way to getting a new lease of lifewith the release ofWicked.
A musical fantasy movie,Wickedis the first of two movies based on the stage musical of the same name, which is loosely based onWicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the Westby Gregory Maguire. StarringAriana Grandeand Cynthia Erivo, as well as acting powerhouses likeJeff Goldblum,Michelle Yeoh, and Peter Dinklage.
Wicked Review — Wonderful Movie Musical Is Absolutely Magical
And now,Wicked, along withGladiator IImight be headed to creating a phenomenon similar toBarbenheimeras it is eyeing a domestic debut of $120 million (viaThe Hollywood Reporter). Furthermore, in previews alone, the film has made $19.2 million at the domestic box office, which is bigger thanThe Avengers’$18.7 million andTop Gun: Maverick’s$19.3 million (viaX).
WickedMight Turn Out to Be a Potential Box Office Blockbuster
When the plans forWickedwere first announced, not everyone was happy due to the casting of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. But given its success in previews alone, the movie is a potential blockbuster that can spring the box office back to life. Along withGladiator II, the musical isdefying expectations with its potential grossing predictions.
Headed for a $120 milliondebut domestically, it would be the biggest in the history of a Broadway adaptation, the third biggest opening of this year so far, and the fourth-biggest all-time for a silver-screen musical (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Ariana Grande’s ‘Wicked’ May Have Already Surpassed ‘Gladiator 2’ By Matching Oppenheimer’s Excellence
Having made $19.2 million so far, the film also ranks higher thanOppenheimer, which made $10.5 but falls short ofBarbie’s$22.3 million (viaVariety). Having taken over $150 million to produce, it is only the first part of the musical adaptation, directed by director Jon M. Chu.
Currently having a brilliant 89% score on sites like Rotten Tomatoes, there are chances that Wicked might turn out to be an unexpected blockbuster, shattering expectations and rewriting the rules of box office dominance, especially when it comes to the otherwise underappreciated musical genre.
Wickedis in theatres now.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
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