The film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu, has shown remarkable staying power at the box office. Despite a 32.4% dip in earnings during its tenth three-day weekend, the movie grossed $530,000, pushing its domestic total to an impressive $468.8 million. As it inches closer to surpassing Disney’s Frozen II ($477 million), Wicked remains a standout success in domestic box office history.
At the same point in their respective runs, Wicked trails Frozen II by a mere $1.1 million. With 10 Oscar nominations** bolstering its reputation and continued theater presence, the film is poised to close the gap and cement its legacy.
Wicked has received widespread acclaim, earning 10 Academy Award nominations, including:
Best Picture
Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba)
Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande (Glinda)
Plus nominations in key technical categories like production design, costume design, and visual effects.
The story reimagines the complex friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, with Erivo’s powerful performance and Grande’s sparkling charisma earning widespread praise.
The star-studded cast includes Bowen Yang, Peter Dinklage, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and **Marissa Bode**, further adding to the film’s appeal. However, Wicked has faced stiff box office competition from heavyweights like Mufasa: The Lion King, Sonic 3, and One of Them Days.
Wicked’s consistent performance lays a solid foundation for its sequel, Wicked: For Good, set to release in November 2025. Fans eagerly await the continuation of this magical saga.
As the 2025 Oscars air live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 2, Wicked’s performance will be closely watched. While Emilia Perez leads the nominations with 13 nods, Wicked’s critical and commercial success ensures its place in cinematic history.
