It’s a big day for Universal’s “Wicked.”
Today, the movie musical crosses the $300 million line domestically. It’s been 17 days since the Jon M. Chu film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande was launched into theaters. Amazing.
Internationally, however, “Wicked” has yet to cast a spell. The total take is $97 million after arriving in a lot of countries.
But for some reason, “Wicked” hasn’t arrived in some key places. The musical only opened in China yesterday. (Pre-sales didn’t look promising, however.) In France, early numbers are low. Germany and a few European locales won’t get it until next week. Japan doesn’t see it until next March.
Still, “Wicked” shows no signs of slowing down through New Year’s here in the States. Once the holiday vacation kicks in, kids are going to be parked in those seats. Is $500 million that far off? Does Elphaba have a broom?
(Listen) Timothee Chalamet Sings 2 Bob Dylan Songs from AFI Top 10 Choice “A Complete Unknown”
