Universal’s Wicked has overtaken the studio’s own Mamma Mia! to become the biggest stage musical adaptation of all time worldwide. The global cume through Sunday is an estimated $634.4M, of which $424.2M is from domestic and $210.2M from the international box office.
Overseas, the current weekend brought in another $13.7M from 81 markets. The Jon M Chu-directed Wicked is also the top stage musical adaptation ever in 46 of those. It had earlier become the biggest Broadway adaptation of all time domestically.
The current offshore performance is ahead of Mamma Mia 2, Maleficent, The Little Mermaid and The Greatest Showman (excluding China) at the same point in release.
Because of the festive period, holds varied as some markets close cinemas on Christmas Eve and/or Day. Across all of international the Cynthia Erivo/Ariana Grande-starrer was up 1% with particular strength (+7%) in the Europe Middle East Africa region.
The UK & Ireland increased 2% versus last weekend, and with $67M is running in line with Wonka at the same point. During the week, Wicked surpassed the lifetime of The Greatest Showman, and topped Despicable Me 4 to become the third highest-grossing title of the year in the market.
Australia saw 29% uptick during the sixth weekend and has overtaken the lifetimes of Aladdin and the last two Jurassic World movies. It is the fifth biggest title of the year in the market, surpassing Dune: Part Two. The Netherlands also had a big jump over the holiday with 32% uplift in weekend four.
The Top 5 overseas markets to date are the UK ($67M), Australia ($24.8M), Korea ($14.2M), Germany ($11.8M) and Mexico ($9.9M).
Wicked releases in Japan on March 7.
Wicked has officially become the biggest stage musical adaptation ever at the global box office, surpassing all expectations and delighting audiences worldwide. The beloved musical, based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, has captivated audiences with its magical story, unforgettable music, and stunning performances.
Since its premiere in 2003, Wicked has been a massive hit on Broadway, the West End, and in productions all around the world. With its iconic songs like “Defying Gravity” and “Popular,” the show has become a modern classic and a must-see for theatre fans of all ages.
The success of Wicked is a testament to the enduring power of live theatre and the timeless appeal of a great story. Congratulations to the cast, crew, and creative team behind this incredible production for their well-deserved success. Here’s to many more years of defying gravity and enchanting audiences everywhere!
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