The rapid availability of both the blockbuster musical 'Wicked' and the historical epic 'Gladiator II' on streaming platforms just a month after their theatrical releases raises concerns about the future of traditional moviegoing experiences.
Wicked and Gladiator II are decidedly two of the biggest movies of 2024, overcoming frequent modern-day box office struggles with massive theatrical runs. Wicked is the clear winner of 'Glicked,' the inevitable comparison stemming from the movies being released the same weekend, surpassing Gladiator II both in terms of profits and critical acclaim.
However, Gladiator II was hardly a box office failure; while not as praised as its predecessor, the ancient Roman movie event still made hundreds of millions worldwide. Meanwhile, Wicked has broken one box office record after another where movie musicals are concerned. Both Wicked and Gladiator II were set up for huge theatrical releases, being associated in one way or another with iconic and lucrative properties like a Best Picture winner or a beloved Broadway show. Both are also incredibly cinematic, demanding people see them on a big screen. Fans likely want to watch these movies again and again, sooner rather than later. However, while the two biggest movies of 2024's digital release mean little time for impatience, and audiences may be thrilled to watch them at home, it is ultimately not good news for movies of this nature. Wicked & Gladiator II's Streaming Releases Proves The Wait For Digital Is Shorter Than Ever Wicked & Gladiator II Both Became Available On Amazon Prime Video Only A Month After Their Theatrical Release Close Wicked officially became available to rent or purchase on Prime Video on December 31, 2024, making for a glitzy New Year's Eve viewing option. Gladiator II arrived on digital about a week earlier. Both movies came out in movie theaters on November 22, 2024, only about a month earlier. Gone are the days when movie fans endured several months before seeing their favorite new motion picture again, with such a quick theatrical-to-streaming timelin
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