movie Wicked (2024) | Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande | RT: 90% MC: 73

[Eternium]

24 minutes ago, Assassin said:

It's $300M, not $350M. https://variety.com/2024/film/box-office/box-office-wicked-gladiator-2-previews-thursday-1236217142/#:~:text=Next year will see the,tune at the box office.
 

The less optimistic budget numbers are actually $350M. We'll get actuals from Deadline next year, but I would expect $350M to be more accurate.

https://screenrant.com/wicked-part-1-2-movie-budget-universal-record/

18 minutes ago, Navyofbadgals said:

I thought it already opened in Australia? And the China pre sales are looking pretty bad

 

Japan on the other hand could def boost its numbers though, but I reckon with how well this has done domestically and in the UK (plus its potential legs because of the good word of mouth) this will easily ride its way to profit not even accounting for all of its merchandising

Nope, Australia is just about to open. And yeah, China is no longer a safe haven for American blockbusters.

 

They will definitely need merchandising to make back their budget, but it's also important to note that the reason the budget is so high is because they include some promotional aspects like the soundtrack recording.

12 minutes ago, eyeroll said:

I figured it'd have the highest of the year just from all the promo, but I don't really follow film charts like that. Most of my friends and I decided to wait a week or two before seeing it because we didn't want to deal with the fanatics dressing up and singing the whole time. I feel like the singing was a legitimate concern people were talking about, so I wonder how many other people also decided to wait. I hope it has a good ongoing run through the holidays! 

Musicals aren't usually profitable and it's rare for them to even gross $100M. But I'd suspect you're probably right, which is why I think week days will show an unusually high turn out. Especially with a holiday week coming up.

7 minutes ago, jjmed59 said:

the way there are so many comments on there pointing out how there are many major markets where it hasnt opened lmfao

 

in all honesty this is still an overperformance. a movie like wicked without promotion wouldnt have cleared even 50m domestic. the marketing worked. it made audiences care about watching a 3 hour long musical enough to clear 100m in its opening weekend. you losers will not be able to successfully spin this in any negative light just bc a few people were hopeful it would do higher. 

It's already at 6x the opening number for the previous largest-Broadway film. 

6 minutes ago, EtherealCat said:

this underperofrmance will help arainaes oscar chances

It over performed by over $30M. Initial estimates were $80M, sis.

[greento]

I think word of mouth is going to give it legs, heard nothing but good things from the GP, and that's unusual for a musical. going to see it a second time on monday. i went on opening night and it was completely sold out, and everyone clapped at the end. i can't remember the last time i saw a film in cinemas with that reaction

[vuelve88]

Impressive! And with barely any promo too. 

[toast]

People acting like this underperformed since it's only #3 of the year need to remember that parents with kids (inside out 2) + straight people (deadpool) outnumber the girls & gays.

Edited Sunday at 06:01 PM by toast

[V$.]

 

[family.guy123]

26 minutes ago, V$. said:

 

 

 

 

Which ones did it during the same week 

[Thuggin]

7 minutes ago, toast said:

People acting like this underperformed since it's only #3 of the year need to remember that parents with kids (inside out 2) + straight people (deadpool) outnumber the girls & gays.

Yeah I think people assumed that this movie's audience was gonna be children heavy for some reason? I don't know why I kept seeing so many people - especially film bros - calling it a kids movie  just because it's PG I guess. I didn't see a single kid in my Friday night showing. The audience for this was always gonna be adult women and gays. Kids don't know Wicked.

[V$.]

 

[family.guy123]

33 minutes ago, V$. said:

 

 

 

 

 Beyoncé also did it in 2009 

[OrgVisual]

Haters still trying to find a way to spin this as a bad number

[Gorjesspazze9]

About to see it tonight. I actually never seen the musical. I think it's about the wizard of oz. Just going to see Ariana 

[Uncatena]

December 12th cannot come here soon enough

[Popboi.]

32 minutes ago, family.guy123 said:

 Beyoncé also did it in 2009 

Sasha wasn't #1 in 2009, but she will do it for a second time next month with Mufasa 

[ttsmu]

3 hours ago, Saintlor said:

Didn't claim Taylor is a good actress

Not even a good singer honey. But okay.

[Just a Gay on ATRL]

The gay bars have been all wicked all weekend, it is like christmas come early for the lgbt

[Rotunda]

I came in kinda skeptical based on the online clips, but the movie was great overall and I thought Ariana smashed it.

 

I did have one question while watching: 

 

Spoiler

If Morrible is aware of Elphaba's affinity for animals, why isn't more done to indoctrinate her into thinking talking animals are bad, and why is the first spell they try to get her to do in the Emerald City an act of animal cruelty?

 

 

[Jotham]

I actually like that there wasn't a post-credit scene, but this would've been such a slayage.

 

[Thuggin]

Spoiler

Btw did anyone else else literally JUMP in their seat when the monkey slammed against the window? I don't know why that got me so bad. I'm not even an easily startled person 

 

[Material Girl]

movie was amazing, everything i wanted it to be and ariana surpassed my expectations

[ariananext]

7 hours ago, Saintlor said:

Kristen's appearance really showed how much more stage presence she has than Ariana. Even for just that brief scene.

 

7 hours ago, Saintlor said:

Ariana's vocals were phenomenal but I was disappointed with her acting. Felt like I was watching Cat Valentine with blonde hair.

Girl I understand you have a reputation and have to keep your streak of terrible takes going, but cmon 

[Aristocrat]

1 hour ago, Rotunda said:

I came in kinda skeptical based on the online clips, but the movie was great overall and I thought Ariana smashed it.

 

I did have one question while watching: 

 

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If Morrible is aware of Elphaba's affinity for animals, why isn't more done to indoctrinate her into thinking talking animals are bad, and why is the first spell they try to get her to do in the Emerald City an act of animal cruelty?

 

 

Spoiler

Not sure about the first half of your question, but as for the spell, Elphaba isn't aware its going to be an act of animal cruelty. It was a levitation spell, which throughout the movie is what Madame Morrible is training her to do (to practice levitating the coin). 

 

[Slate]

 

[Bhabylon]

7 hours ago, Saintlor said:

Ariana's vocals were phenomenal but I was disappointed with her acting. Felt like I was watching Cat Valentine with blonde hair.

You swifties literally hate seeing any other woman have success

[levi_valvi]

4 minutes ago, Slate said:

 

SHE DIIIIED AAAAALOOONE

 

[ariananext]

NOMTW is her best vocal performance ever, the fact that we say this every time she releases a new project is crazy