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Our ★★★★ review of Universal Pictures’ WICKED: FOR GOOD, A technical marvel, elevated by outstanding performances from Ariana Grande and a superbly magnetic Cynthia Erivo.
WICKED: FOR GOOD has made $28M-$29M in all previews domestically according to early estimates, the highest grossing previews for any movie this year, surpassing both ‘Superman’ and ‘Fantastic 4’. Universal Pictures will report the official numbers this noon. We’ ll let you know.
So Universal Pictures’s has just confirmed: WICKED: FOR GOOD made $30.8M in previews, the highest grossing previews for any movie released this year. It’s now tracking to open to $150M-$170M domestically, potentially #1 opening of the year beating Minecraft’s $163M opening.
Stephen Curry’s all-animal movie GOAT from Sony Pictures Animation gets a new trailer next week, to be played on ‘Zootopia 2’ showings worldwide. It’s expected to be the biggest theatrical release of February 2026, the first 3D animation from Sony after ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ phenomenon.
WICKED: FOR GOOD made around $70M on its full opening day, according to early estimates, and received an A on CinemaScore. Great audience reception confirmed and it’s now heading to $155M-$165M opening weekend. Official estimate from Universal Pictures will be reported this noon.
WICKED: FOR GOOD had the biggest full opening day of the year! Universal Pictures has just reported that the sequel made $68.7M on its full opening day, including previews. Biggest opening days of 2025: #1 For Good: $68.7M #2 F4: $57.3M #3 Minecraft: $57.1M #4 Superman: $56.1M