‘Wicked: For Good’ Dominates Box Office, Leaving ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t‘ in the Dust
The weekend box office was decisively won by wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2024 musical hit. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the film captivated audiences, earning an impressive $150 million domestically (including previews) from 4,115 North American theaters.
globally, Wicked: For Good soared to $226 million in its opening weekend, bolstered by $76 million in international ticket sales. This strong performance signals a continued appetite for large-scale movie musicals and positions the film as a major contender for the year’s highest-grossing releases.
Here’s a breakdown of the top five films this weekend:
* 1. Wicked: For Good – $150 million (Domestic) / $226 million (Worldwide)
* 2. Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – $9.1 million (Domestic)
* 3. Predator: Badlands – $6.2 million (Domestic)
* 4. The Running Man – (Numbers not specified in original text)
* 5. Rental Family – $3.3 million (Domestic)
Consequently, Now You See Me: Now You don’t experienced a significant drop, falling to the No. 2 spot with $9.1 million in ticket sales. This represents a 57% decrease from its opening weekend, a common occurrence when facing competition from a blockbuster like Wicked: For Good.
Though, the magic-themed sequel has still managed to accumulate a domestic total of $36.8 million and $73.8 million worldwide to date. You can expect continued performance, though likely at a reduced rate, as it navigates the competitive theatrical landscape.
Further down the chart, Predator: Badlands continued to perform steadily, earning $6.2 million from 3,100 North American venues. To date, the sci-fi action thriller has grossed $76.2 million domestically and $159.5 million worldwide.
Rounding out the top five was Searchlight Pictures’ drama Rental Family, starring Brendan Fraser. The film earned $3.3 million from 1,925 North American venues, and notably, did not have an international release this weekend.
As a seasoned box office analyst, I can tell you that these numbers demonstrate the power of established franchises and highly anticipated releases. Wicked: For Good‘s success isn’t surprising, given the popularity of the original film and the star power of its leads.
Final box office figures for the weekend will be released on Monday, providing a more thorough picture of audience behavior and market trends.You can stay tuned for further updates and analysis as the theatrical season progresses.
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