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'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' Dominate Box Office with Massive Openings

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Source: Variety
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"Wicked" is set to achieve the third-biggest opening of 2024 with a projected $117 million, trailing only "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Inside Out 2." Meanwhile, "Gladiator II" debuts with $60 million, marking the best opening for director Ridley Scott. "Wicked," benefiting from early screenings and a strong marketing campaign, is expected to perform well despite upcoming competition from "Moana 2." "Gladiator II," with a $250 million budget, is also performing well internationally. Other releases include "Bonhoeffer," which is expected to earn $4.4 million.

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  3. Box Office Gets Glicked: ‘Wicked’ Eyes $117M Opening, ‘Gladiator II’ Heads for $60M  Hollywood Reporter
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