
Can 'Glicked' Match the Box Office Magic of 'Barbenheimer'?
The simultaneous release of 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' attempts to replicate the 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon but falls short due to lackluster films and an awkward portmanteau, 'Glicked.' 'Wicked,' a $145 million adaptation of the Broadway musical, only covers the first act, ending with a 'To Be Continued' card, while 'Gladiator II' offers a sillier take on its predecessor with Denzel Washington's standout performance. Despite strong advance sales, neither film matches the cultural impact of 'Barbenheimer.'




