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"Wicked" Soars with $70M Digital Sales Debut!

1/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The film adaptation of "Wicked" has taken the world by storm, raking in a staggering $70 million in its first week of digital sales, including an impressive $26 million on opening day. With a global total of $686 million, it proudly claims the title of the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation. Fans can catch it streaming on Peacock in mid-March 2025.

History

Historical Context

The success of "Wicked," grossing $70 million in its first week of digital sales, echoes the enduring popularity of adaptations of L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." The 1939 film remains iconic, influencing numerous adaptations. Since its Broadway debut in 2003, "Wicked" has become a cultural phenomenon, reflecting a trend of reimagining classic tales from new perspectives.

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Story summary

The film adaptation of "Wicked" has taken the world by storm, raking in a staggering $70 million in its first week of digital sales, including an impressive $26 million on opening day. With a global total of $686 million, it proudly claims the title of the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation. Fans can catch it streaming on Peacock in mid-March 2025.

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