(Associated Press) – Universal Pictures’ “Wicked: For Good” has taken the box office by storm, earning an estimated $150 million in North America and $226 million globally in its opening weekend.
It’s the biggest opening ever for a Broadway musical adaptation, surpassing the first film’s $112 million launch, and the second biggest of the year.
Released earlier this week, the film played in 4,115 North American locations by Friday, with IMAX showings contributing $15.5 million.
Women made up 71% of ticket buyers. Directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Ervio and Ariana Grande, the film’s success is crucial for the exhibition industry as the year ends.
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