
It seems that what was needed to revitalize the box office was a hit movie, and that’s exactly what happened with the release of “Wicked.” After enduring a lengthy lull due to films like “Joker: Folie a Deux” and questionable scheduling by major studios, the domestic box office had been struggling for nearly two months. However, the impressive opening weekend of “Wicked” marked the first time in nearly three months that a film grossed over $100 million domestically. To add to this success, “Gladiator II” also performed well, emphasizing the importance of having various films for audiences to choose from. Let’s delve into the remarkable performance of “Wicked,” which shattered expectations for how successful non-Disney musicals could be at the box office.