Wicked Flies High: Musical Blockbuster Joins Marvel and Star Wars in All-Time Top 10!
Defying Gravity and Breaking Records: How ‘Wicked: For Good’ Earned $30.8 Million Before Opening Day
It’s official: The Land of Oz is the new land of box office giants!
Hollywood’s dazzling new fantasy, “Wicked: For Good,” isn’t just generating buzz—it’s already making history. The movie adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical has officially soared into the exclusive Top 10 list of biggest domestic preview earners of all time.
Before the film even had its official opening day, dedicated fans rushed out to early screenings, delivering a massive $30.8 million in preview showings alone. That kind of money is usually reserved for superheroes and space battles, which makes this achievement a phenomenal win for musical fans everywhere.
The All-Time Box Office Preview Kings (and Queens!)
To show just how impressive this feat is, here’s the elite list of films that had the highest earnings from those crucial early showings. Look who’s sharing the spotlight now:
| Rank | Movie Title | Preview Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Avengers: Endgame | $60 Million |
| 2️⃣ | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | $57 Million |
| 3️⃣ | Spider-Man: No Way Home | $50 Million |
| 4️⃣ | Star Wars: The Last Jedi | $45 Million |
| 5️⃣ | Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 | $43.5 Million |
| 6️⃣ | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | $40 Million |
| 7️⃣ | Avengers: Infinity War | $39 Million |
| 8️⃣ | Deadpool & Wolverine | $38.5 Million |
| 9️⃣ | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | $36 Million |
| **10** | **Wicked: For Good** | **$30.8 Million** |
Why This Preview Score Is Such a Huge Deal
When we talk about preview earnings, we are talking about pure, unfiltered audience hype. It’s the money made from screenings that happen the Thursday night before the movie officially opens Friday.
Joining this ranking means Wicked: For Good has the same kind of frenzied, must-see-it-now excitement that fuels the biggest franchises in cinema history—Marvel, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. It’s a spectacular sign of two things:
- The Power of the Fanbase:
The movie has successfully tapped into the legions of devoted fans who adore the original Broadway musical, turning a theater hit into a massive cinematic event. - Marketing Magic:
The trailers and campaigns have worked perfectly, convincing casual moviegoers that this is the film they absolutely must experience on the biggest screen possible.
In a time when the movie industry is still figuring out how to get people back to the cinema consistently, a debut this strong confirms one thing: If the story is right and the hype is real, audiences will rush to the theaters. Wicked: For Good is proving it’s the right event at the right time. Get ready for a massive opening weekend!
