In 2023, “Barbenheimer” took over the world, as bothBarbieandOppenheimerfound massive success at the box office.
Upon therelease ofWicked, many have compared the new musical toBarbie.
In addition to Erivo and Grande-Butera, thecast ofWickedincludes Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.
Therefore,Wickedhad a total opening weekend gross of $164 million.
Therefore,Barbiemade more than double whatWickedearned during its opening weekend.
There are several notable movies playing in theaters at the moment.
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In addition to breaking numerous records,reviews forWickedhave also been exceptional.
Will Wicked Catch Barbie At The Box Office?
WhileWickedcould reclaim the top spot, it is clearly not repeating the same level of success asBarbie.
Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two-part film, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat, in the Land of Oz. As they navigate their contrasting paths, they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
The film also stars Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, and several other famous celebrities in cameo roles.
Barbie is a film adaptation of the generational iconic toy directed by Greta Gerwig, who co-wrote the script with Noah Baumbach. The film centers on Margot Robbie’s Barbie who is expelled from Barbieland and travels with Ken (Ryan Gosling) to the real world in search of happiness. The film also stars Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, and several other famous celebrities in cameo roles.
