'Glicked': The New 'Barbenheimer' as 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' Dominate Box Office
Universal's 'Wicked Part One' has garnered $20 million in previews, setting the stage for a potentially massive opening weekend with projections between $130M-$150M. Meanwhile, Paramount's 'Gladiator II' has earned over $6 million from Thursday previews, with expectations of a $60M+ opening. 'Wicked' benefits from strong marketing and high audience scores, while 'Gladiator II' follows a more modest preview strategy. Both films are poised to contribute significantly to the box office, reminiscent of past blockbuster weekends.




