Not that it should matter to the musical blockbuster, which has already generated a massive haul globally.
The book, in turn, was inspired byL.
Frank Baum’sWizard of Ozstories.
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This puts it $2 million ahead ofDune: Part Twoon the 2024 chart.
It’s the only non-sequel in the top-five.
The film’s global haul is heavily skewed; movies of this size usually have a 50-50 split.
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.
Produced ona reported budget of $150 million,Wickedopened to excellent reviews.
It holds a “fresh” 88% rating on the aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes.
The movieearned a total of 10 nominationsat the 97th Academy Awards, including in the Best Picture category.
Erivo was nominated for Best Actress, and Grande was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category.
A sequel, titledWicked: For Good, is slated for release later this year.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
