The musical "Wicked," featuring singer Ariana Grande, has achieved record-breaking box office earnings among all adaptations of Broadway musicals. This was reported by Variety.
According to box office data, the film grossed $114 million in its opening weekend, marking the highest figure for any movie based on Broadway productions. The publication notes that this amount is also double that of one of the most anticipated blockbusters of the year, "Gladiator 2," which earned $55 million.
Additionally, it is reported that "Wicked" had the third-best opening of 2024 and the second-best opening in musical history. Ariana Grande is already being predicted for two Oscar nominations — for Best Song and Best Supporting Actress.
Earlier, it was revealed that Ariana Grande stood up to critics among her followers and experts.