Key Highlights
- Fandango reports that ‘Wicked: For Good’ is the best PG-rated ticket pre-seller of all time.
- The movie surpasses previous records held by Beauty and the Beast ($174.7M) and last year’s Wicked and 2019’s Frozen 2 ($130.2M).
- Advance tickets for ‘Wicked: For Good’ went on sale October 8, with the biggest domestic opening YTD.
- The first ‘Wicked’ opened to $112.5M stateside, a record for a feature adaptation of a Broadway musical.
Wicked: For Good Sets Box Office Records with Record Pre-Sales
Universal’s eagerly anticipated sequel “Wicked: For Good,” starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, is well on its way to breaking box office records. According to Fandango, the movie has already established itself as the biggest PG-rated ticket pre-seller of all time, outpacing previous top sellers such as “Beauty and the Beast” ($174.7M) in 2017, last year’s “Wicked,” and 2019’s “Frozen 2” ($130.2M).
The pre-sales for “Wicked: For Good” began on October 8, and the movie is set to open on November 21. With fans shattering records on Fandango when tickets first went on sale, it was clear that this sequel would soar to new heights. Jerramy Hainline, EVP of Fandango, commented, “With fans shattering records on Fandango when tickets first went on sale for Wicked: For Good, it was clear that this electrifying finale to the worldwide sensation would soar to the same heights as the first film.”
Domestic Opening and PG Sales
In addition to its strong pre-sales, “Wicked: For Good” is also projected to have a significant domestic opening. When tracking began on October 30, projections pegged it at $112M-$115M+. With the current advance ticket sales, sources believe that this projection will be significantly higher now.
The first “Wicked” opened to $112.5M stateside, setting a record for a feature adaptation of a Broadway musical. However, it’s important to note that when dealing with female-skewing movies, ticket sales can often be front-loaded, which means these early numbers may not always predict the full opening weekend box office.
Comparisons and Future Projections
“Wicked: For Good” is expected to perform exceptionally well. The movie is anticipated to surpass “The Lion King,” which debuted with $191.7M in 2019, as the biggest PG opening ever at the domestic box office. Analysts are predicting that it will bring in close to $1 billion, making it a massive success.
While some predict that it may overperform like “The Lion King,” others suggest it might not reach the heights of “Beauty and the Beast” but will still outperform many other PG-rated films. Regardless, audiences are eagerly awaiting its release, with one fan stating, “Cannot wait to see it and will be sad when it’s over.” Indeed, the sequel promises to bring a true cinematic event to moviegoers.
