“Wicked: For Good” has taken the global box office by storm, delivering one of the strongest opening weekends ever for a movie musical. Powered by outstanding performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the sequel soared beyond industry projections and crossed the $200 million mark within just three days of release.
The film earned an impressive $150 million across the U.S. and Canada, setting a new benchmark for Broadway musical adaptations. International markets contributed an additional $76 million, bringing its worldwide total to a massive $226 million—a figure that has already pushed it past the lifetime earnings of major 2025 releases.
With this performance, the sequel outpaces the first “Wicked” film’s $111 million domestic debut and now stands among the top opening weekends for musicals, trailing only the 2019 remake of The Lion King and Disney’s 2017 Beauty and the Beast.
In a remarkable feat, “Wicked: For Good” has already surpassed the final box office haul of several major titles, including Snow White, One Battle After Another, and Joker: Folie à Deux. The film’s massive success builds on the story’s legacy, once again bringing Glinda and Elphaba’s journey to the forefront as they confront the political manipulations of The Wizard and Madame Morrible.
Early audience reception, strong fan anticipation, and the enduring popularity of the Broadway production have combined to position the film as one of 2025’s biggest cinematic successes—and it’s only opening weekend.
