Wicked: For Good Achieves $14.9 Million in Initial International Box Office
The sequel to the 2024 musical film 'Wicked' garners $14.9 million across 59 international markets during its first two days.
Universal Pictures' 'Wicked: For Good' has amassed $14.9 million in its first two days across 59 international markets. The sequel to the 2024 musical film 'Wicked' began its international rollout on Wednesday and Thursday, with additional releases in 19 more markets, including the UK and Spain, scheduled for today. China is expected to follow later this year, and Japan is set to join on March 6.
On its first day overseas, 'Wicked: For Good' grossed $5.8 million, driven by strong performances in Australia, Korea, and Germany. Thursday added $8 million to the total, reaching a cumulative $14.9 million. Notably, double-bill previews in the UK and Ireland contributed $1.4 million on Thursday, securing the top spot in those markets. In Australia, the film grossed an estimated $1.2 million on opening Thursday, bringing the running total to $2.3 million, marking the second-biggest opening day of the year in the market behind 'Superman' and the biggest opening day ever for a stage musical adaptation.
Korea launched with $750,000 on Wednesday, accounting for a 54% share of the total box office and surpassing the openings of 'Wicked,' 'Superman,' and 'F1.' Mexico kicked off with $600,000 on Thursday, aligning with the first film's performance and securing the No. 1 position in the market. Germany opened to $700,000 on Wednesday, 79% above the first film's opening Thursday result, and added $400,000 on Thursday, bringing the running total to $1.1 million across the first two days.
Brazil, on a holiday Thursday, debuted with $700,000, almost four times the opening Thursday of the first film, achieving the biggest musical opening day of all time in the market. The running total has reached $1.1 million, including Wednesday's previews. The Philippines had a strong start, grossing $500,000 on Wednesday, marking the second-biggest studio opening day of the year and the biggest opening day for a Universal film since 2018. The two-day total has now reached $800,000.
Italy began its rollout on Wednesday, grossing $400,000 at No. 1 and outperforming 'Wicked's' opening day result by 40%. This continued on Thursday, adding $200,000. In the Netherlands, 'Wicked: For Good' grossed $400,000 in wide Wednesday previews, ranking No. 1 for the day, and followed with $200,000 on Thursday, taking the running total to $600,000. France opened at No. 1 with $290,000 on Wednesday, in line with the first film, with a running total through Thursday of $500,000. New Zealand had a $134,000 opening Thursday, lifting the running total to $261,000, including Wednesday previews, and securing the No. 1 position.
The film's domestic release is scheduled for November 21, 2025, with projections indicating a strong opening weekend performance.