Variety reports:
Universal’s “Wicked” is officially the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in global box office history, overtaking 2008’s “Mamma Mia” to notch the harmonious milestone. “Wicked” has generated $634 million worldwide after six weeks of release while “Mamma Mia” amassed $611 million (not adjusted for inflation) by the end of its box office run.
“Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, has earned $424 million domestically and, weeks ago, surpassed 1978’s “Grease” ($188.62 million) as the biggest Broadway adaptation at the domestic box office. These benchmarks are good news for Universal since the second half of the big-budget musical, “Wicked: For Good,” opens in 2025.
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“Wicked” has generated $634 million worldwide while “Mamma Mia” amassed $611 million by the end of its box office run. “Wicked” has earned $424 million domestically and, weeks ago, surpassed “Grease” ($188.62 million) as the biggest Broadway adaptation at the domestic box office.… pic.twitter.com/oXBU7UP0ve
— Variety (@Variety) December 29, 2024