Wicked defeats Gladiator II in theatres as ‘Glicked’ dominates the pre-Thanksgiving weekend box office
As a cinephile who’s spent countless hours immersed in the world of cinema, I must say that this week’s box office is nothing short of captivating! The sheer variety of genres and stories on display is a testament to the vibrant state of modern-day filmmaking.
In an exciting showdown at the U.S. Box Office, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo enchanted audiences as Wicked: Part 1 outperformed Gladiator II in a ‘Glicked’ competition, securing the victory.
The extravagant film version of the Tony-winning Broadway musical has garnered positive reviews from critics, with Daily Mail’s Geraint Llewellyn among them. It currently boasts a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Fans gave the highly anticipate film, based on the Gregory Maguire novel a warm 97-percent score.
In the realm of Oz, the musical “Wicked” delves into Elphaba’s past, a character played by Erivo who is 37 years old and is known in The Wizard of Oz as the Wicked Witch of the West. However, instead of being wicked as traditionally portrayed, this story presents her as an individual ostracized due to her green skin.
In a different phrasing, it could be stated as follows: The character of Glinda the Kind Witch, portrayed by Grande (aged 31), is depicted as having been Elphaba’s antagonist-turned-ally during their shared dormitory life at Shiz University.
The film brought in an unprecedented $114 million at the U.S. box office, breaking the record for any musical adaptation. Additionally, it grossed another $50.2 million overseas, totaling a staggering global revenue of $164.18 million, as reported by The Numbers.
In terms of a musical performing exceptionally around the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, it hasn’t been seen since the release of Frozen II back in 2019.
In its initial weekend at cinemas, the fresh arrival, Gladiator II, garnered slightly over a third less than some other new releases, but managed to secure a commendable sum of approximately $55.5 million.
In a nutshell, the action-adventure film featuring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington, received a modest 71% approval from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. However, viewers were more enthusiastic, giving it an 84% positive rating.
In its first weekend, the second installment of Gladiator garnered an impressive $165.5 million internationally, bringing its global total to a staggering $221 million.
The two films together provided 81-percent of ticket sales according to Deadline.
In terms that are simple and conversational, The last time the combined pre-Thanksgiving box office achieved such impressive numbers was back in 2013, when “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” topped a total of $226.5 million at the box office.
Last week’s number one Red One, dropped to third place.
In an innovative twist on the traditional holiday story, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Chris Evans team up as bounty hunters, tasked with rescuing a kidnapped Santa Claus (portrayed by JK Simmons). This unique adventure brought in approximately $13.3 million during its weekend release.
The fable has been popular internationally, with a global take of $117.1 million.
Fourth place was secured by first-timer, Reverend Bonhoeffer: Clergyman, Intelligence Officer, and Alleged Assassin, who hails from Angel Studios’ spiritual production line.
In a different role, Jonas Dassler portrays a German cleric who is drawn into a plan aimed at assassinating Adolf Hitler. Despite mixed criticisms, the movie managed to gross $5.1 million during its initial run in cinemas, thanks to intense promotions on the Angels Studios app and targeted marketing towards church communities.
Over the past weekend, Venom: The Last Dance raked in an impressive $4 million, securing its place among the top five films! I can’t get enough of that Tom Hardy-led sci-fi thriller – it just keeps breaking records! As of now, this blockbuster has amassed a staggering worldwide total of $456.425 million at the box office. It’s an experience I simply can’t miss!
The heartwarming The Best Christmas Pageant Ever dropped from its third place debut to number six.
In a turn of events, Judy Greer takes on the role of a mother juggling numerous tasks, willingly agreeing to direct her hometown’s yearly holiday performance. However, her plans are thwarted when the mischievous Herdman siblings aim to seize every role in the Nativity play, intending to hijack the production.
The new holiday classic earned $3.5 million its second week in theaters.
In the seventh position, Hugh Grant’s nerve-wracking portrayal in the film Heretic consistently sent shivers down viewers’ spines.
In its third week in cinemas, the movie featuring Grant as Mr. Reed, who challenges the belief of two Mormon sister missionaries portrayed by Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East, fell to the seventh spot and grossed $2.23 million.
The Wild Robot, featuring Lupita Nyong’o’s voice, remains enchanting for many viewers.
In an animated tale that unfolds on a secluded island, our heroine, the robot named Roz, unexpectedly ends up being marooned. This adventure resulted in her coming in eighth position, earning her a generous reward of $2 million.
The movie, a potential frontrunner for the upcoming Hollywood award ceremonies, has raked in over $317.4 million globally.
Overwhelmed with excitement, I can’t help but share that “Smile 2” continued to dominate the box office, snatching the ninth spot! This chilling movie where an evil force compels its victims to smile against their will, managed to rake in a staggering $1.1 million. Simply amazing!
This suspenseful movie has raked in over $67 million within the U.S., plus an additional $68.1 million overseas, amounting to a grand global sum of approximately $135.85 million.
In a Top 10 list, the movie titled “A Real Pain,” featuring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin portraying estranged cousins on a journey through their grandmother’s homeland in Poland, secured its place.
The buddy comedy earned $1.1 million its fourth week in limited release.
Read More
- MANA PREDICTION. MANA cryptocurrency
- AVAX PREDICTION. AVAX cryptocurrency
- KAS PREDICTION. KAS cryptocurrency
- POLYX PREDICTION. POLYX cryptocurrency
- Gold Rate Forecast
- CET PREDICTION. CET cryptocurrency
- NAKA PREDICTION. NAKA cryptocurrency
- Brent Oil Forecast
- TURBO PREDICTION. TURBO cryptocurrency
- EUR USD PREDICTION
2024-11-25 02:21