Will ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ give us the new ‘Barbenheimer’? This weekend will be the judge
As most have by now picked up, two disparate, big-budget films are sharing a release date: One, an R-rated historical epic stacked with a starry cast of Oscar hopefuls. The other, a musical based on a beloved property with plenty of
Wicked & Gladiator II Box Office Previews Are Strong But Not Barbenheimer Levels
Wicked and Gladiator II are both off to a strong start at the box office; however, it won’t be as big of an opening weekend as Barbenheimer. Wicked and Gladiator II are both now playing in United States theaters.
‘Barbenheimer’ Ruled the Box Office. Can ‘Glicked’ Recapture the Magic?
Wicked” and “Gladiator II” both open Friday, and some fans hope to rekindle the excitement that greeted last year’s simultaneous openings of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”
'Gladiator II' and 'Wicked' are lavish spectacles — but are they another Barbenheimer?
Wicked offers a gravity-defying origin story for the Wicked Witch of the West, while Gladiator II revisits the violence of ancient Rome.
Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters Friday
The films are both big studio releases with one-name titles, opposite tones and aesthetics and big blockbuster energy.
Parting Shot: Wicked vs. Gladiator II, Who Will Win the Battle of the Box Office?
Newsweek's H. Alan Scott breaks down all the major events in the world of pop culture and entertainment from this past week.
Wicked Box Office Predictions Double Gladiator II’s Opening Weekend Estimate
The Wicked box office predictions are in, and early returns for the movie point to a massive success for the musical adaptation starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. What are the Wicked box office numbers?
Glicked: Can Wicked and Gladiator II pull a Barbenheimer at the box office?
This weekend, Wicked and Gladiator II are set to battle at the box office. Can Glicked emulate the success of Barbenheimer?The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Wicked vs. Gladiator 2 Box Office: Preview Numbers Show Clear Leader & Clarify Barbenheimer Comparison
The Wicked and Gladiator 2 box office preview numbers show a clear leader between the two and clarify its comparison with Barbenheimer.
Is Glicked the new Barbenheimer?: 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' at the box office
Fans of 'Wicked' have been thrilled to see the behind-the-scenes photos since filming started, with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo portraying Glinda and Elphaba respectively. Mea
In The Showdown Between Wicked And Gladiator 2, There Is One Clear Winner
Gladiator 2 is largely a rehash of the first film, while Wicked soared above our expectations. Check out our podcast discussion about Wicked here.
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Is ‘Glicked' the new ‘Barbenheimer'? ‘Wicked' and ‘Gladiator II' collide in theaters
“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But, more than a year later, that hasn’t stopped people from ...
Glicked Vs. Barbenheimer: ‘Wicked’ And ‘Gladiator II’ Box Office Preview Numbers Trail Below ‘Barbie’ And ‘Oppenheimer’
Wicked” and “Gladiator II” both drew less in Thursday previews than their “Barbenheimer” counterparts, but are still expected ...
Can ’Glicked’ compete with ‘Barbenheimer’?
Tom Nunan, the co-head of the Producers Program at the Graduate School of Theater, Film and TV at UCLA, told The New York ...
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What is Glicked? What to know about this year's Barbenheimer
"Barbenheimer" created a buzz with the success of “Barbie" and “Oppenheimer" last summer, and this year, there's a chance ...
This Year’s Barbenheimer Is Here. This Time, There’s No Question Who Should Win.
Wizard of Oz incarnation of Glinda the Good Witch, there’s Ariana Grande-Butera, pop diva and former Nickelodeon TV kid, a ...
Can Hollywood make ‘Glicked’ the next ‘Barbenheimer’?
When Sofia Navarro, 18, saw “Barbie" and “Oppenheimer" the same day last summer, she left herself only 30 minutes in between ...
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What's New in Theaters Weekend: Is Glicked the New Barbenheimer?
What better way to spend time with them than going to the theaters to see the latest releases? This weekend also echoes last year's Barbenheimer phenomenon, as two radically different blockbuster ...
'Glicked' is out and could be the new 'Barbenheimer.' The films would need to make over $2 billion to match it.
There's a new "Barbenheimer" in town, as two other highly anticipated blockbusters, "Wicked" and "Gladiator 2," have ...