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Box Office Highlights: "Zootopia 2" and "Wicked: For Good" Dominate Black Friday
11/30/2025, 12:03:40 AM
Major Box Office Performers
The Black Friday box office saw significant contributions from Disney's "Zootopia 2" and the musical sequel "Wicked: For Good." "Zootopia 2" led the box office with an impressive $38.5 million on Friday, bringing its total to $97.7 million since its debut on Wednesday. Analysts predict that the animated sequel could gross over $155 million during its first five days of release. Although it did not surpass "Moana 2" as the highest Thanksgiving week earner of all time, its performance positions it favorably against other holiday blockbusters like "Frozen II" and "Hunger Games: Catching Fire."
"Wicked: For Good," directed by Jon M. Chu, secured the second spot with $26 million on its second Friday, reflecting a 62% decline from its opening weekend of $68.6 million. The film has accumulated $226.6 million domestically and is projected to reach approximately $270 million by the end of the holiday weekend.
Critical Reception and Future Prospects
Both films have garnered positive reviews, which may bolster their earnings through the holiday season. "Zootopia 2" holds an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an "A" grade on CinemaScore, indicating strong audience approval. Meanwhile, "Wicked: For Good" continues to attract viewers despite its drop in box office performance.
In addition to these major releases, Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet," which chronicles the creation of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," opened in limited release, earning $300,000 from 119 locations. The film is anticipated to compete in multiple Oscar categories, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Other Notable Releases
The box office also featured several other films. "Now You See Me: Now You Don’t," the third installment in the magical heist series, earned an estimated $2.6 million on Friday, with expectations to reach a total of $49 million. "Predator: Badlands" followed closely, earning $1.8 million, bringing its total to $82 million. Edgar Wright's "The Running Man" rounded out the top five with $980,000, projected to hit $34 million by Sunday.
Conclusion
The strong performances of "Zootopia 2" and "Wicked: For Good" highlight a successful Black Friday for theater owners, showcasing the resilience of the film industry during the holiday season. As audiences flock to theaters, the box office landscape continues to evolve, with both critical acclaim and commercial success playing pivotal roles in shaping the trajectory of these films.
