Wicked: For Good just shattered box office presale records. The sequel opens in theaters on Nov. 21, 2025. It crushed Superman and the Eras Tour presales. Fandango confirmed the massive all-time PG presale record.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Biggest PG-rated presale ever on Fandango for a movie ticket
- Surpassed Superman, Eras Tour, and all 2025 releases in presales
- Director Jon M. Chu returns to helm the second chapter
- Opening forecast sits at $115M-$190M domestically
- Streaming comes to Peacock after theatrical run
The Record-Breaking Presale Explosion
Universal’s Wicked: For Good obliterated every presale benchmark imaginable. The Jon M. Chu sequel generated unprecedented ticket demand. Fandango announced the film holds the most PG presale tickets in the platform’s entire history. No film from 2025 came close to matching these numbers until now.
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The presale phenomenon started back in October 2025 when tickets went live. Fans rushed to secure seats for Nov. 21 showings nationwide. The rush broke site traffic records that day. Three major studio releases couldn’t compete with this momentum.
“Wicked: For Good is Fandango’s biggest ticket seller of 2025 to date and also the biggest PG-rated ticket seller of all time on the service.”
How It Crushed the Competition
Superman (2025) previously held the 2025 presale crown. The DC superhero film held strong presales numbers through July. Then Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film dominated presale conversations. But neither film matched Wicked: For Good’s day-one surge.
The movie benefited from extraordinary momentum from the first installment. Last year’s Wicked became the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation ever. It grossed over $700 million worldwide in theaters. Fans wanted the conclusion badly.
The story continues with Elphaba and Glinda’s friendship under pressure. The PG rating attracts families nationwide. Universal positioned this as the must-watch event film for the holidays.
Box Office Comparison Table
Here’s how Wicked: For Good’s presales stack against major 2025 releases.
| Film Title | Presale Status | Release Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicked: For Good | Highest of 2025 | Nov. 21, 2025 | PG |
| Superman | Second in 2025 | July 2025 | PG-13 |
| Taylor Swift: Eras Tour | Third in 2025 | March 2025 | Not Rated |
| Wicked (Part One) | Record-breaker 2024 | Nov. 2024 | PG |
The gulf between Wicked: For Good and competitors proved absolutely massive. Fandango reported unprecedented first-day ticket sales velocity. Theater chains prepped extra showtimes nationwide to meet demand.
What To Watch For Opening Weekend
Industry insiders predict extraordinary opening weekend performance.
- $115-190 million projected opening weekend domestically
- Potential highest-grossing Thanksgiving release ever
- Peacock streaming window announced but no exclusive date set
- Double-feature screenings offered at select AMC theaters
- International box office momentum from Wicked Part One’s global success
The opening is set for Thanksgiving week nationwide. This timing places the film in perfect holiday positioning. Families plan their holiday entertainment around major releases. Wicked: For Good became the clear winner of this holiday season.
Can This Sequel Match Part One’s Historic Success?
Wicked Part One became a cultural phenomenon last year. The film soared past $700 million at the global box office. Critics praised the spectacular musical adaptation highly. The cast chemistry between Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande captivated audiences worldwide.
This sequel now faces enormous expectations heading into theaters. The story concludes the musical’s second act completely. Director Jon M. Chu finished editing both films back-to-back. He ensured narrative continuity and visual consistency throughout the story.
Early tracking suggests Wicked: For Good could shatter part one’s opening weekend record. The presale data indicates extraordinary pent-up demand exists. Box office analysts believe this becomes 2025’s biggest blockbuster event overall.
Cast and Crew Return
Cynthia Erivo reprises her role as Elphaba the green witch. Ariana Grande returns as the blond, glamorous Glinda. Jeff Goldblum plays the mysterious Wizard with signature charm. Michelle Yeoh rounds out the ensemble as Madame Morrible. The complete cast shows tremendous chemistry returning for part two.
Sources
- Deadline – “Wicked: For Good” is Fandango’s Biggest PG Pre-Seller
- Universal Pictures – Official film release announcement
- Variety – Box Office tracking and presale records analysis
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