Wicked: For Good" Dominates Box Office: Weekend Movie Recap
This weekend, the highly anticipated movie "Wicked: For Good" has exceeded expectations at the box office, raking in an impressive $151 million. This sequel has outperformed its predecessor and is on track to surpass the original's domestic total of $474 million. While it didn't claim the year's best opening, falling short of "A Minecraft Movie's" $162 million, it is poised to surpass Disney's "Lilo & Stitch," which earned $146 million. The international market is also embracing the film, with an additional $76 million expected, potentially surpassing the original's $700 million international total.
With an A CinemaScore, "Wicked: For Good" is attracting a large fan base, setting the stage for a successful run during the Thanksgiving holiday season. Its main competition, "Zootopia 2," may not pose a significant threat. In contrast, "Now You See Me, Now You Don't" is experiencing a 55% drop in its second week, nearing a $10 million weekend and a total gross approaching $40 million. "The Running Man" is facing a steep decline, likely dropping by 65% to $6 million, trailing behind "Predator: Badlands," which is expected to earn $6.2 million and reach a $72 million domestic gross.
In the semi-wide release category, "Rental Family," starring Brendan Fraser, is anticipated to earn around $3.2 million. Despite being an adult-skewing Oscar contender, it is struggling to gain significant traction, unlike "Sisu: Road to Revenge," which is projected to earn $2.6 million, close to the original's earnings of $3.2 million. Action fans are encouraged to check out "Sisu: Road to Revenge" over the upcoming holiday period.
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