Early Projections Show ‘Wicked’ Outpacing ‘Gladiator II’ For Opening Weekend Box Office

Early Projections Show ‘Wicked’ Outpacing ‘Gladiator II’ For Opening Weekend Box Office

Moviegoers are packing theaters this weekend as Wicked: Part One and Gladiator II go head-to-head in a major box office showdown.

Early estimates from Deadline show Wicked leading with $8 million from Thursday (Nov. 21) previews. Including Monday’s Amazon promotion previews and fan screenings, the total rises to $20 million. Projections for its three-day opening weekend range from $130 million to $150 million, despite its lengthy 2-hour, 40-minute runtime.

Gladiator II brought in $6.5–$7 million from Thursday previews and is expected to reach $60 million by Sunday (Nov. 24).

While these numbers give Wicked an edge, it’s still too early to call which film will dominate the weekend.

Which one are you most excited to see?