'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' Dominate Box Office with Record Previews
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Universal's 'Wicked' and Paramount's 'Gladiator II' are set to dominate the box office with a combined $200 million in ticket sales over the weekend. 'Wicked,' based on the popular Broadway musical, has already earned $19.2 million from previews and is projected to break records for a Broadway adaptation's opening. 'Gladiator II' follows with strong preview earnings and positive reviews. This 'Glicked' phenomenon is reminiscent of the 'Barbenheimer' cultural buzz, promising long-term success through the holiday season.
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