Wicked: For Good just crushed one massive record. The sequel hit Fandango’s all-time presale record for PG-rated films. It’s releasing November 21, 2025. Director Jon M. Chu returns helming Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Biggest PG presale ever on Fandango
- 2025’s highest ticket presale overall (beating Superman, Taylor Swift)
- First-day presales beat Demon Slayer and Fantastic Four
- Tickets went on sale October 8, 2025
- Theatrical release November 21, 2025 (5 days away)
The Record That Just Shattered
No PG-rated film has ever moved tickets like Wicked: For Good does. The film’s presale numbers crush every competitor. Superman held the previous 2025 presale crown. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle came next. Wicked sequel dominated them all.
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The presale surge happened in record time too. When Fandango started tracking on October 8, tickets vanished instantly. Early projections suggested a $112-$115 million opening. Current box office analysts now predict something much bigger.
“Wicked: For Good is Fandango’s biggest ticket seller of 2025 and the biggest PG-rated ticket seller of all time on the service.”
This broke the previous all-time PG presale record decisively. The numbers represent unprecedented fan enthusiasm. Every demographic crushed pre-order targets together.
Why The Numbers Matter So Much
Presale records tell the real story about theaters’ futures. Strong early numbers guarantee opening-weekend success. Wicked: For Good shows audiences still crave theatrical experiences. The musical genre especially resonates right now.
The box office landscape shifted after the first Wicked film. That movie earned $756 million globally. It became the biggest Broadway adaptation ever. Sequels rarely outperform originals, but presale momentum suggests this changes everything.
For Universal Pictures, this validates the two-part strategy. Studios invested heavily in splitting the story. Thanksgiving weekend starts November 21, the perfect timing. Families planning holiday trips will dominate Wicked: For Good showtimes.
The PG rating makes this achievement special. Drama and action films often lead presales. A musical maintaining this momentum changes everything. Parents feel comfortable bringing kids. Adults want the theatrical spectacle back.
The Box Office Comparison Table
Here’s how Wicked: For Good presales stacked against major competitors:
| Film Title | Release Date | Rating | Presale Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicked: For Good | Nov 21, 2025 | PG | #1 — 2025 |
| Superman | Jul 2025 | PG-13 | #2 — 2025 |
| Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle | Multiple (Anime) | PG | #3 — 2025 |
| Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Movie | 2024 | Not Rated | #4 |
These numbers demonstrate Wicked’s cultural dominance. Musical films compete on different terrain. Fans plan theatrical events months ahead. Pre-orders started October 8, and momentum never stopped building.
What Everyone’s Watching For
- Opening weekend numbers (November 21-24)
- Whether Wicked: For Good breaks the $112.5 million original opening
- International box office tracking across 60+ countries
- Streaming release schedule on Peacock (likely March 2026)
- Awards season implications for Golden Globes and Oscar nominations
- Possible third film announcement from Universal and Jon M. Chu
The presale record already tells us something. Audiences want more Wicked. The original inspired unprecedented devotion. This sequel faces massive expectations. The numbers suggest it might exceed them.
Can This Record Really Mean Opening Success?
Presales predict theatrical momentum accurately. Strong presales correlate with first-weekend box office success. Wicked: For Good entered unique territory though.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo bring devoted fan bases. Their Broadway backgrounds matter too. Theater audiences follow these performers everywhere. Jon M. Chu already proved his vision worked spectacularly once.
The PG rating opens doors the original film tested. Families planning Thanksgiving week outings start booking now. Holiday schedules favor theatrical releases. Streaming waits until March typically.
Will Wicked: For Good break $120 million opening weekend then? Early indications suggest absolutely yes. Some analysts mention $130 million possibilities. The presale numbers support aggressive projections.
Watch the official Wicked: For Good trailer here:
When Will This Record Finally Crumble?
Presale records only stand until something bigger comes. The next Avatar film arriving in 2026 might reset expectations. Star Wars projects could compete. Marvel’s next epic will likely challenge records.
Until then, Wicked: For Good owns the PG-rated presale crown. This achievement probably holds through the rest of 2025. The film opens November 21, just 5 days from today. Box office reality arrives very soon.
The question isn’t whether presales guarantee success anymore. Wicked: For Good already achieved that. The real question is how spectacular the opening will be. Will this movie reset theatrical records entirely?
Sources
- Deadline – Box office tracking and Fandango presale analysis
- Box Office Pro – Entertainment industry data and forecasts
- NBC Universal – Official Wicked: For Good presale announcements
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