'Wicked' Breaks Records with $15M+ Monday, Outshines 'Gladiator II'
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The musical film "Wicked" set a new November Monday box-office record with $15.8 million, surpassing previous records held by films like "Frozen II" and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." After four days, its domestic total reached $128.1 million, marking the best opening for a Broadway musical adaptation. Additionally, it was confirmed that stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande received equal pay for their roles. Meanwhile, "Gladiator II" earned $5.5 million on Monday, and "Moana 2" previews are underway, anticipating a strong Thanksgiving opening.
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