‘Wicked: For Good’ Surpasses $400M In Global Box Office Revenue

Universals Wicked: For Good has now exceeded $407 million in worldwide box office revenue as of Wednesday. The film has earned $278.1 million domestically and $129 million internationally. Directed by Jon M. Chu, it is the 15th film of 2025 to reach the $400 million milestone and the 12th Hollywood release to do so this year.

The movie began its international release on November 19 and debuted in North America on November 21. Its opening weekend brought in $147 million domestically and $223 million globally, surpassing the 2024 release of Wicked, which opened to $112.5 million in the U.S. and $164 million worldwide.

In its opening weekend, the film set multiple records, including the largest domestic and global debut for a Broadway musical adaptation, the highest opening weekend of 2025 in the UK, marking Universals third-biggest UK launch ever, and the biggest live-action musical debut in Australia.

The top ten international markets for Wicked: For Good are:

• United Kingdom: $44.5M
• Australia: $14.5M
• Germany: $6.8M
• Korea: $5.7M
• Mexico: $5.6M
• Philippines: $5M
• Netherlands: $3.9M
• Spain: $3.6M
• France: $3.5M
• Brazil: $3.4M

China is scheduled to release the film on December 24, with Japan following on March 6.

Analysis: Wicked: For Good Surpasses $400 Million Globally

From the perspective of tracking box office trends, Universal's Wicked: For Good has now surpassed $407 million worldwide, reflecting strong audience demand for musical adaptations. Domestically, it has earned $278.1 million, while international markets contributed $129 million, demonstrating balanced global appeal.

The film's debut outperformed the 2024 release of Wicked, with a $147 million domestic opening and $223 million worldwide. Record-setting performances include the largest opening for a Broadway musical adaptation, the highest UK debut of 2025, and the biggest live-action musical launch in Australia. These figures underline the ongoing popularity of musical films in both established and emerging markets.

Looking ahead, China and Japan represent significant potential for further revenue growth, with releases scheduled for December 24 and March 6, respectively. If performance trends continue, Wicked: For Good may join the top-grossing musical adaptations in recent years, solidifying Jon M. Chu’s track record as a commercially successful director.

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• ‘Wicked: For Good’ Swoops Past $400M At Global Box Office