($144 million) andInto the Woods($128 million).
Today, itll passWonkas $218 million lifetime domestic haul from last year.
Some of the highest-grossing musicals in history are either animated films, or live-action remakes of animated films.
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Frank Baums The Wizard of Oz books.
Can ‘Wicked’ Pass the $500 Million Mark Domestically?
Curiously enough, Universal shied away from advertisingWickedas a musical,which has become an unfortunate trend these days.
The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Nevertheless, loyal audiences appeared in droves to watch the film, which hasopened toexcellent reviews.
Directed byJon M. Chu,Wickedholds a fresh 89% approval rating on the aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes.
The films audience score is even better, at 96%.
Wickedis playing in theaters now.
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The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
