Wicked earns $19.2 million from early screenings in North America

"**Wicked**," the first part of a movie adaptation of a popular musical, earned **$19.2 million** from early screenings in the U.S. and Canada. This marks a strong start for the film, distributed by Universal Pictures. In comparison, **"Gladiator 2"** made **$6.5 million** in early ticket sales. This weekend is expected to be a major box-office event, with combined sales projected to reach **$215 million**. "Wicked" is anticipated to lead the box office with estimated sales between **$120 million and $140 million**. "Gladiator 2" features a cast including Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, set 16 years after the original film.