Last night the two big releases of the moment did booming box office business.
“Wicked” pulled off a total Thursday-Friday opening of $46 million Add another $52 million or more and the $100 million weekend is a sure thing.
“Gladiator II” came in with $22 mil for Thursday-Friday. Another $30 million for Saturday and Sunday gives the Paramount hit a Colosseum sized success.
“Gladiator II” has nothing to worry about. Internationally it’s added $87 million in foreign territories. “Wicked’ doesn’t roll out around the world fast, and numbers aren’t in yet for the few places it opened last night.
Two big studios– Universal and Paramount — battling it out is so nice, just like the old days! Those two, plus “Dune Part Two,” should be guaranteed for Best Picture nominations. All the best for the Oscars broadcast on March 2nd
