'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' Dominate Box Office with Record-Breaking Returns
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"Wicked," Universal's adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, debuted with $164.2 million at the global box office, marking the largest opening for a film based on a Broadway show. It earned $114 million domestically and $50.1 million overseas. Meanwhile, "Gladiator II" has surpassed $220 million worldwide, with $165.5 million from international markets. Both films have substantial production and marketing budgets, with "Wicked" costing $150 million for each of its two parts and "Gladiator II" exceeding $250 million in production costs.
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