The anticipation for the second chapter of the Wicked saga is reaching a fever pitch, and the advance ticket sales are already casting a powerful spell on the box office. The sequel is shattering records ahead of its November 21 release, cementing its status as one of the most awaited cinematic events of the year.
A Record-Breaking Start For Wicked: For Good
According to Fandango, the Jon M. Chu-directed film has officially become the best PG-rated ticket pre-seller of all time. This remarkable achievement places it ahead of previous record-holders like Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast and the animated blockbuster Frozen 2. The excitement from fans has been so immense that Wicked: For Good has also secured the title of the best advance-ticket seller of 2025, surpassing major releases like Superman and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle at the same point in their sales cycles.
This impressive presale performance indicates that the excitement generated by the first film has not only sustained but grown significantly. The first movie opened to a massive $112.5 million domestically, setting a record for a Broadway musical adaptation. With the sequel already breaking records, expectations are soaring.
Box Office Projections and Fan Excitement
When tracking for Wicked: For Good initially began, opening weekend projections were in the $112M-$115M range. However, given the extraordinary demand seen in advance ticket sales, sources now believe that number is significantly higher. The film, starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, is poised for a monumental debut.
The record-breaking presales highlight the dedicated fanbase and the broad appeal of the story. “With fans shattering records on Fandango when tickets first went on sale for Wicked: For Good, it was clear that this electrifying finale to the worldwide sensation would soar to the same heights as the first film,” said Jerramy Hainline, EVP of Fandango.
While female-skewing blockbusters can sometimes be front-loaded in ticket sales, the sheer volume of interest suggests a powerful opening weekend is all but guaranteed. As audiences prepare to return to Oz, the stage is set for this movie to not just meet, but defy box office expectations.
