Theyears most anticipated box office clash is finally upon us, with UniversalsWickedpredictably pulling ahead of ParamountsGladiator II.
This has become increasingly common in recent years, by the way.
The moviegrossed $22 million on Friday, including the $6.5 million that it made in Thursday previews.
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This also represents the biggest debut for a non-number one film this year.
Amazon MGMs Christmas-themed action-adventureRed Onedropped to the number three spotafter a mediocre debut last weekend.
In fourth place, Angel Studios counter-programmerBonhoeffer: Pastor.
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.
Assassingrossed around $2 million on Friday, and is eying around $5 million for the weekend.
The top five was rounded out by Sonys holdover hitVenom: The Last Dance.
The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
