A WICKED NEW RECORD

Universal’s Wicked has become the biggest stage-musical adaptation of all time, besting the company's own Mamma Mia! The film, which stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, has pulled in an estimated $634.4m globally as of Sunday (12/29), with $424.4m amassed by U.S. viewers.

The Jon M. Chu-directed movie is also the top stage musical adaptation to date in 46 of 81 markets. It had already become the biggest Broadway adaptation domestically.

The top five overseas markets are the U.K. ($67m), Australia ($24.8m), South Korea ($14.2m), Germany ($11.8m) and Mexico ($9.9m). The film will hit Japan on 3/7.

A sequel, Wicked: For Good, will premiere on 11/21/25.

Now, if you'll excuse us, we have to put our fat pants back on after polishing off the mashed potatoes.