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Wicked Movie Breaks Box Office Records in Opening Weekend

Wicked: For Good flew straight to the top, smashing box office barriers right out of the gate.

The second chapter in the Wicked saga landed with a thunderous $223 million global opening on November 24, 2025.[1] It snagged the crown as the biggest debut ever for a Broadway musical adaptation, leaving its predecessor in the dust.

The Opening Haul

Stateside, Wicked: For Good pulled in $147 million during its first weekend, marking the second-best start of 2025 and Universal's third-highest ever.[1] That's a massive leap, fueled by fans eager to see what happens next in the Oz tale.

Internationally, it raked in $76 million from 78 markets, nearly half the domestic take and the year's fourth-strongest overseas launch.[2] In the U.K. and Ireland, Wicked: For Good shattered records as 2025's largest opening weekend for any film, topping even the first installment's debut.[1][3]

Building on Part One's Magic

Wicked: Part One set a high bar back in 2024 with $164 million worldwide and $112.5 million at home, the prior record holder for Broadway adaptations.[2][3] That first film went on to earn $473.2 million domestically and $738,847,120 total worldwide, passing the $450 million U.S. mark along the way.[1]

It opened to just under $164.2 million, with $114 million domestic and over $50 million from abroad in the early days.[1] Wicked: Part One even outdid The Wizard of Oz's lifetime earnings in one weekend alone.[1] Plus, it joined a rare club by grossing more at home than overseas.[2]

The first film's budget hovered between $145 and $150 million, a hefty bet that paid off big.[1] Now, Wicked: For Good looks poised to chase similar glory.

Buzz Before the Bow

Excitement simmered ahead of the release with the NBC special Wicked: One Wonderful Night drawing 3.6 million viewers across platforms in November 2025, a 64% jump from the year before.[1] The 18–49 crowd surged even more, up 148% over last year's event.[1]

"earning $150 million to set the new record for Broadway adaptation openings"

— Cinema Blend, 2025-11-21[7]
DateEvent
2024Wicked: Part One opens to $164 million globally, with $112.5 million domestic, setting the previous record for the biggest global opening for a Broadway musical adaptation.[2][3]
2024-11Wicked: Part One becomes one of the few all-time top domestic grossers to earn more domestically than internationally.[2]
2025-11Ahead of Wicked: For Good release, the NBC special Wicked: One Wonderful Night attracts 3.6 million viewers across all platforms, up 64% from the previous year.[1]
2025-11The 18–49 demo for Wicked: One Wonderful Night surges by 148% compared to last year’s special.[1]
2025-11-24Wicked: For Good opens No.1 at the global box office with $223 million, becoming the biggest global opening for a Broadway musical adaptation, surpassing Wicked: Part One.[1]
2025-11-24Wicked: For Good earns $147 million domestically, the second highest-grossing opening weekend of 2025 and Universal’s third highest ever.[1]
2025-11-24Wicked: For Good opens to $150 million domestic and $76 million internationally across 78 markets, nearly twice its international haul and the fourth-best international launch of the year.[2]
2025-11-24Wicked: For Good achieves a record-breaking debut in the U.K. & Ireland as the biggest opening weekend of any film in 2025, beating Wicked: Part One's first chapter.[1][3]

While reports swirl around Wicked: For Good's debut claiming $150 million domestic and $200 million global, along with Part One's $164 million worldwide start, some details like the combined budget for both films potentially setting a Universal investment record remain unverified.[1] The headline-grabbing triumph of these Oz epics breaking records in their opening weekends stands firm amid the buzz.

Will Wicked: For Good soar past its sibling's totals and redefine musical movie milestones?

Sources

  1. [1] Reported Wicked Box Office Numbers: Total, Worldwide, Domestic, Opening ... — screenrant.com
  2. [2] 'Wicked: For Good' Opened No.1 At The Global Box Office — nbcuniversal.com
  3. [3] Weekend Box Office: Wicked: For Good Soars to $150 Million Opening — editorial.rottentomatoes.com
  4. [4] 'Wicked: For Good' Has Record-Shattering Debut at Box Office — youtube.com
  5. [5] Wicked: For Good - Box Office Mojo — boxofficemojo.com
  6. [6] 'Wicked For Good' Beats Box Office Records in First Weekend - Parade — parade.com
  7. [7] Rejoicify! Wicked: For Good Smashes Records At The Weekend Box ... — cinemablend.com
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Frequently asked questions

How much did Wicked Part One gross domestically during its opening weekend?

Wicked Part One grossed $112.5 million domestically during its opening weekend.

What was the global opening weekend gross for Wicked Part One?

The global opening weekend gross for Wicked Part One was $164 million.

What is the projected domestic gross for Wicked Part One?

The projected domestic gross for Wicked Part One is $473 million.

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