'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' Dominate Box Office with $170M Debut

Universal's 'Wicked' adaptation opened to a record-setting $114 million in North America, marking the third biggest domestic debut of the year and the largest for a Broadway adaptation. Internationally, it added $50.2 million, totaling $164.2 million globally. Meanwhile, 'Gladiator II' debuted with $55.5 million domestically, performing well but below expectations. The film has grossed $221 million worldwide. Both films contributed to a strong box office weekend, with overall revenues reaching approximately $210 million, despite year-to-date sales lagging behind previous years.