This milestone was achieved even as the film transitioned to Premium VOD, where it became the best first week Universal has seen for any theatrical title with a premium release at $70M in one week.
Wicked continues to captivate audiences worldwide, crossing the $700 million mark at the global box office. Of the total, $240.4 million comes from the international box office, while $460.6 million is generated domestically. This milestone was achieved even as the film transitioned to Premium VOD on Dec. 31, 2024 where it became the best first week Universal has seen for any theatrical title with a premium release at $70M in one week.
Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Wicked ended 2024 as Universal’s second-highest-grossing film of the year globally. It also became the highest-grossing non-sequel of 2024 and claimed the title of the all-time top-grossing stage musical adaptation, surpassing Universal’s own Mamma Mia!.
Wicked has now set many records that solidify its spot in cinematic history including:
- Biggest Opening Weekend for a Broadway Adaptation: With $163M, it surpasses the previous record held by Les Misérables, which opened to $103M.
- 6th Biggest Opening Weekend of 2024: Behind only a few major titles, Wicked outperformed Despicable Me 4 and is taking the cinematic world by storm.
- Impressive Reception: Boasting a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes with 90% from critics and a remarkable 97% from audiences, Wicked has earned an A CinemaScore, indicating widespread enjoyment and approval.
(Source: NBCUniversal)
