{"id":16233,"date":"2025-11-18T00:35:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T04:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wicked-for-good-shatters-presale-records-as-critics-praise-erivo-and-grande\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T00:36:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T04:36:03","slug":"51392-wicked-for-good-shatters-presale-records-as-critics-praise-erivo-and-grande","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/51392-wicked-for-good-shatters-presale-records-as-critics-praise-erivo-and-grande\/","title":{"rendered":"Wicked: For Good shatters presale records as critics praise Erivo and Grande"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'><b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> has officially become <b>Fandango&#8217;s biggest PG-rated presale<\/b> ever. The <b>Jon M. Chu<\/b>-directed sequel arrives in theaters on <b>November 21<\/b>. <b>Cynthia Erivo<\/b> and <b>Ariana Grande<\/b> are earning universal praise from critics worldwide. This second chapter is also the highest ticket pre-seller of <b>2025<\/b> across all ratings.<\/p>\n<div style='background-color: #f8f9fa;border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c;padding: 15px;margin: 20px 0'>\n<p style='margin: 0;font-weight: 600'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 10px 0 0 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>Fandango&#8217;s<\/b> biggest <b>PG-rated<\/b> pre-seller of all time in company history.<\/li>\n<li>Tickets went on sale on <b>October 8<\/b>, breaking records immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Exceeded previous record holders <b>Beauty and the Beast<\/b> and <b>Frozen 2<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li><b>160-minute<\/b> runtime with new songs written specifically for this installment.<\/li>\n<li>Exclusively streaming on <b>Prime Video<\/b> after theatrical run ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Box Office Breaks Records at Record Speed<\/h2>\n<p>The presale phenomenon shocked industry observers who closely track advance ticket sales. <b>Universal Pictures<\/b> confirmed that <b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> shattered presale benchmarks set by past blockbusters. Tickets became the best overall advance seller for the entire <b>2025 calendar year<\/b> across every rating category.<\/p>\n<p>The previous <b>PG-rated<\/b> record holders fell decisively. <b>Beauty and the Beast<\/b> earned <b>$174.7 million<\/b> domestically in <b>2017<\/b>. <b>Frozen 2<\/b> brought in <b>$130.2 million<\/b> in <b>2019<\/b>. The current <b>Wicked<\/b> installment surpassed both films at identical sales cycle stages. Industry analysts now project an opening weekend exceeding initial tracking estimates.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left: 4px solid #3498db;padding-left: 20px;margin: 20px 0;font-style: italic;color: #555'>\n<p>&#8220;With fans shattering records on Fandango when tickets first went on sale for <b>Wicked: For Good<\/b>, it was clear that this electrifying finale to the worldwide sensation would soar to the same heights as the first film.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer style='margin-top: 10px;font-style: normal;font-size: 0.9em'>\u2014 <b>Jerramy Hainline<\/b>, Executive Vice President, Fandango<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Critical Acclaim for Leading Ladies<\/h2>\n<p>Critics have universally praised the performances of both <b>Cynthia Erivo<\/b> and <b>Ariana Grande<\/b>. Multiple outlets describe their work as a &#8220;masterpiece&#8221; and a &#8220;tour de force.&#8221; <b>Erivo&#8217;s<\/b> portrayal of <b>Elphaba<\/b> continues to captivate audiences, while <b>Grande&#8217;s<\/b> <b>Glinda<\/b> reportedly reaches new dramatic heights in part two.<\/p>\n<p><b>Variety<\/b> reported that critics described <b>Grande&#8217;s<\/b> performance as &#8220;magnificent&#8221; and a true showstopper. The actress reportedly takes her role to the next level in this continuation. Multiple reviewers highlighted the film as proof that this story needed two separate theatrical releases. The chemistry between the leads remains the film&#8217;s strongest element.<\/p>\n<h2>Film Details &amp; Streaming Information<\/h2>\n<p>Director <b>Jon M. Chu<\/b> returns to helm the sequel with expanded scope and new musical numbers. The film runs <b>160 minutes<\/b> and carries a <b>PG rating<\/b>. A stellar supporting cast includes <b>Jeff Goldblum<\/b>, <b>Michelle Yeoh<\/b>, and <b>Bowen Yang<\/b> alongside the leads.<\/p>\n<table style='width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 20px 0'>\n<tr style='background-color: #f0f0f0'>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;font-weight: 600'>Title<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Wicked: For Good<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;font-weight: 600'>Release Date<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>November 21, 2025<\/b> (Theaters)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background-color: #f0f0f0'>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;font-weight: 600'>Director<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Jon M. Chu<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;font-weight: 600'>Runtime<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>160 minutes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background-color: #f0f0f0'>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;font-weight: 600'>Rating<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>PG<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;font-weight: 600'>Main Cast<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Bowen Yang<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background-color: #f0f0f0'>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;font-weight: 600'>Where to Watch<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'>Theatrical release now; <b>Prime Video<\/b> (coming later)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The film will eventually stream on <b>Amazon Prime Video<\/b> with a subscription. Specific streaming dates have not been announced yet. Universal typically holds theatrical exclusivity for <b>45 days<\/b> before releasing films to streaming partners. The first <b>Wicked<\/b> maintained strong theatrical runs across multiple weeks.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Next for Audiences<\/h2>\n<ul style='margin: 20px 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li>Opening weekend box office projections have been updated following presale records.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple awards campaigns are expected for both lead performances.<\/li>\n<li>The soundtrack album releases <b>November 21<\/b> alongside the film&#8217;s theatrical debut.<\/li>\n<li>International releases follow with staggered dates across markets.<\/li>\n<li>Extended theatrical runs could continue into holiday season through December.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fans are anticipating emotional moments from this &#8220;final chapter.&#8221; The film marks the conclusion to the theatrical adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.<\/p>\n<h2>Will Box Office Records Continue to Fall?<\/h2>\n<p>The presale momentum suggests a monumental opening weekend is coming. The first <b>Wicked<\/b> opened to <b>$112.5 million domestically<\/b> in late <b>2024<\/b>, breaking records for Broadway musical adaptations. Can part two exceed that benchmark?<\/p>\n<p>Early projections suggest <b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> could open in the <b>$115-$130 million range<\/b>. Some industry analysts predict even higher numbers given the presale records. Female-skewing blockbusters sometimes experience front-loaded sales, making ticket sales important but not predictive of exact opening.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>1989 The Taylor Swift Experience<\/b> and <b>Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle<\/b> both shattered presales this year. Yet <b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> has surpassed all of them at matching points in the sales cycle. The sequel officially arrives in theaters on <b>Friday, November 21<\/b>. Are you ready to return to <b>Oz<\/b> for this emotional finale?<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Deadline Hollywood<\/b> &#8211; Presale records and box office projections<\/li>\n<li><b>Variety<\/b> &#8211; Critical reception and first reactions<\/li>\n<li><b>Fandango<\/b> &#8211; Official presale data and statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":16232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Cynthia Erivo\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/gIAXqZwZCBqkh2ppfAV4xcnMxki.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1765068\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Ariana Grande\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/ojr2zF46BmPe7EALds7WQf6Ro4O.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/226001\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jon M. 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