‘Moana 2’ makes $66.3 million splash through Wednesday, joining ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ in box office weekend mashup to rival ‘Barbenheimer’

‘Moana 2’ makes $66.3 million splash through Wednesday, joining ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ in box-office weekend mashup to rival ‘Barbenheimer’

Movie fans are expected to flock to ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Moana 2’ – aka ‘MoGlicked’ or ‘Glickedana’ – this weekend

Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago

"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" soar at the weekend box office

While "Gladiator II" earned $55 million at the box office domestically, "Wicked" soared with $114 million. It was the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the ...

'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' jolt the box office with a combined $170 million

Universal Pictures' 'Wicked' and Paramount Pictures' 'Gladiator II' post impressive numbers at the domestic box office this weekend.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Jump-Start the Box Office, but at a Cost

Battling a 27 percent decline in domestic ticket sales compared with before the pandemic, studios left no marketing drum unthumped in releasing the movies.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' set the stage for gravity-defying box office weekend

'Wicked,' starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and 'Gladiator II,' starring Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, both open wide this weekend.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 21

'Wicked' tallies $19 million in previews, as 'Gladiator II' team-up heads for $200 million opening weekend

"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" arrive ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and are expected to tally more than $200 million in combined ticket sales.

Business - CNBC - November 22

Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters

“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture

Entertainment - ABC News - November 21

Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters

“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture

Tech - ABC News - November 21

Wicked slays Gladiator II in ticket sales duel as new films boost box office

Combined $270m of worldwide ticket sales for Ridley Scott and Jon Chu movies leads to one of 2024’s busiest weekends. With a combined $270m in worldwide ticket sales, Wicked and Gladiator II ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Disney's 'Moana 2' rolling toward history-making Thanksgiving weekend

'Moana 2,' Disney's sequel to the beloved original film, is expected to break Thanksgiving weekend box office records with as much as $200 million in ticket sales.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago

'Wicked' tallies $19M in previews, as 'Gladiator II' team-up heads for $200M opening weekend

The box office this weekend will be painted pink and green, with a splash of red.

Gladiator II takes $87m to break Ridley Scott opening box-office record

Long-awaited sequel performs strongly in UK and France, although behind February blockbuster Dune: Part Two. Gladiator II isn’t entertaining audiences in the US, Canada and China until this ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

'Moana 2'-led Thanksgiving box office could be best in post-pandemic era

The trifecta of "Moana 2," "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" could make this year's Thanksgiving box office the best in years.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

'Moana 2'-led Thanksgiving box office could be best in post-pandemic era

The domestic box office is poised for its biggest Thanksgiving haul since the pandemic thanks to a Polynesian princess, a pair of witches and a revenge-fueled gladiator.

'Venom 3' leads box office again, 'Heretic' scares up $11 million debut in sleepy weekend

“Venom: The Last Dance” is looming over the domestic box office in its third weekend of release.

‘Barbenheimer’ Ruled the Box Office. Can ‘Glicked’ Recapture the Magic?

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II” both open Friday, and some fans hope to rekindle the excitement that greeted last year’s simultaneous openings of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 19

These stocks could bask in the ‘Glicked’ glow as ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked’ open

“Wicked,” based on the popular musical, and “Gladiator II,” the sequel to the hugely successful historical epic, opened in movie theaters Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity-defying theater debuts

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II” have debuted in theaters with a combined $270 million in ticket sales

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

'Wicked' soars with $114 million domestic opening, 'Gladiator' snares $55.5 million

Universal's "Wicked" tallied an estimated $114 million domestic opening and Paramount's "Gladiator II" is set to haul in $55.5 million.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

'Moana 2' makes history by releasing Maori-language version alongside premiere

“Moana 2 Reo Māori” is the first Disney animated feature to premiere in an Indigenous language directly alongside its English-language counterpart.

'Wicked' defies box office gravity in a strong start to the holiday movie season

Moviegoers soared from Oz to the Colosseum over the weekend as millions around the world flocked to see “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” in theaters.

Will 'Wicked' box-office success rejuvenate the tricky business of Broadway adaptations?

Broadway adaptations on the big screen are notoriously hit or miss. With the box-office success of "Wicked," analysts say it could encourage other studios to take part.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Weekly quiz: Which box office spell did Wicked break?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

'Wicked' Flies High on Big Screen, With $114 Million Opening Weekend

Fans clad in pink and green flocked to the musical’s film adaptation. “Gladiator II” pulled in audiences eager to see Colosseum brawls.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Trump makes next AG pick and Denzel Washington talks 'Gladiator II': Morning Rundown

Donald Trump names a new pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration.

"Gladiator II" star Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal has earned critical acclaim and award nominations for his performances in "Aftersun" and the TV series "Normal People." Now, the Irish actor who's become a Gen Z heartthrob is ...

Sabres Looking To Make Massive Splash

Trade speculation surrounding the Sabres is continuing to increase.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15

Box office: 'Venom,' 'Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' 'Heretic' top Veterans Day weekend

"Venom: The Last Dance" holds strong in its third week, with the thriller "Heretic" and "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" rounding out the box office top spots

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 10

Column: 'Wicked' box office proves Hollywood needs to take family films seriously again

Hey, Hollywood, don't throw the baby, or at least the 8-year-old, out with the bathwater. Strong 'Wicked' opening shows family movies are more in demand than ever.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Critics say Gladiator II is 'gobsmacking' and 'loopy'

Some critics agree that while the film is an enjoyable watch, it doesn't quite live up to the original.

The stars of "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy

The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.

"Gladiator II" actors talk sequel, preparations and more

Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the original "Gladiator" movie, and what it was like working with director ...

Paul Mescal on stepping into the arena as Lucius in "Gladiator II"

Paul Mescal joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role as Lucius in "Gladiator II," the son of Maximus and Lucilla, who is thrust into the arena to fight for the Roman Empire 15 years after Maximus' ...

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