Despite its digital release, the film adaptation of the beloved stage musical 'Wicked' continues to dominate the box office, solidifying its place as a global phenomenon.
We deserve each other, and Galinda made it happen. We deserve each other, me and the box office . Wicked is continuing to soar even with its digital release, Wicked is still flying high at the global box office , proving its enduring appeal to audiences who can't get enough of the movie on the big screen. The film adaptation of the beloved stage musical added $10.8 million internationally this weekend, bringing its worldwide total to an impressive $681.3 million.
The film continues to shine in 81 international markets, with its $230.5 million international total outpacing Mamma Mia! 2, The Little Mermaid, Maleficent, and far exceeding The Greatest Showman (excluding China). Impressively, Wicked held strong with just a 26% drop in international markets, which shows how staying power it really has. How Good Is 'Wicked'? Outside of its outstanding box office haul, Wicked has been a huge hit with both critics and audiences alike. Collider’s Jeff Ewing gave it an outstanding review, calling it “a magical musical outing,' and praised the performances of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. He wrote: 'The green beating heart of Wicked is, of course, Erivo's Elphaba. It's her journey from pariah to Shiz powerhouse to Oz persona non grata (alongside her evolving relationship with Galinda) that forms the project's core. Erivo brilliantly captures the character's complex reservoir of pain, damaged hope, and bubbling anger, thinly covered by Elphaba's stern-faced layer of superficial performative strength. It's a fascinating, layered portrayal of a well-written character. Ariana Grande utilizes her considerable comedic chops as the bubbly, vapid Galinda/Glinda, full of privilege and delusions of grandeur. The pair have great odd-couple chemistry, providing strong opportunities for both conflict and humor. The film works on an emotional level, and yet there are also well-delivered lessons about growing fascism that are tragically poignant in our American er
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