Wicked has made an impressive comeback at the box office, reclaiming the top spot from Moana 2. After losing to the Disney sequel during its record-breaking Thanksgiving weekend, Wicked is now back on top. As of December 9, it has stayed ahead of Moana 2 for three days straight.
The latest numbers from Wednesday, December 11, show Wicked earning $3.3 million, while Moana 2 made $2.5 million.
This musical movie has been doing so well that it climbed into the list of the top 25 highest-grossing PG films ever. To reach this milestone, Wicked had to surpass Shrek the Third—another film with a green main character!
Advertisement Wicked has earned an impressive $333 million at the U.S. box office and $135 million internationally, bringing its worldwide total to $468 million. This puts the movie just $1 million away from breaking into the top 10 highest-grossing movies of the year globally. It’s close to passing Successor, a Chinese film that made $469 million without releasing in the U.S.
Wicked has also made history as the highest-grossing movie ever based on a Broadway musical or opera. It recently surpassed The Little Mermaid to become one of the top four highest-grossing musicals of all time.
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In 2024, it’s already among the top four highest-earning movies in the U.S. box office. With another $30 million expected next week, Wicked is set to overtake Despicable Me 4 soon.
Who Stars in ‘Wicked’?
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande play the main characters, Elphaba and Glinda, in Wicked. Both are set to return for Wicked Part 2, which is scheduled to hit theaters on November 21, 2025.
The movie also features Jeff Goldblum, famous for his role in the Jurassic Park series, and Michelle Yeoh, who recently won an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All at Once. Jonathan Bailey, who will soon appear with Scarlett Johansson in Jurassic World Rebirth, is part of the cast too. Additionally, Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage plays a role in the film.
Wicked is still showing in theaters everywhere. Keep an eye on Watchinamerica for the latest box office updates.