Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated sequel to Wicked, has stormed the box office with a phenomenal global opening, far exceeding industry predictions. Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the musical fantasy was initially projected to earn around $145 million in North America—but the film soared beyond those estimates in spectacular fashion.
Record-Breaking $226 Million Worldwide Debut
According to studio figures, Wicked: For Good collected $150 million from the U.S. and Canada alone during its opening weekend, setting a new record for the biggest debut of any Broadway musical adaptation. With such a strong start, the film now enters the ranks of the highest-grossing movie musicals of all time—within just three days.
The sequel also outpaced the opening weekend of the first Wwicked film, which earned $111 million domestically, marking a major milestone for the franchise.
Beats Snow White and Joker 2 in Just Three Days
Internationally, the film added another $76 million, pushing its worldwide total to a massive $226 million. With that number, Wicked: For Good has already become the 18th highest-grossing film of 2025, outperforming the entire lifetime global revenues of several major releases, including:
- Snow White (2024) – $205M
- One Battle After Another – $202M
- Joker: Folie à Deux – $207M
Achieving these figures within a single weekend puts Wicked: For Good on track for a potential billion-dollar trajectory if the momentum continues.
What the Sequel Is About
Based on the hit Broadway musical inspired by Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, Wicked: For Good continues the untold story of Oz. The film reunites Erivo’s Elphaba and Grande’s Glinda as they confront the manipulative forces of The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) and Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). As their worlds change, so do their destinies—setting the stage for the darker turn that leads to the iconic Wicked Witch of the West.