Thanksgiving Box Office Set for Blockbuster Weekend with 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II'

Universal's 'Wicked' and Paramount's 'Gladiator II' are projected to lead a strong holiday box office, alongside Disney's 'Moana 2'.

'Wicked' is tracking for an $80 million opening weekend, potentially setting a record for a musical adaptation.
'Gladiator II' is expected to debut with $65 million, marking a significant opening for director Ridley Scott and actor Denzel Washington.
Both films are generating positive early reactions, with 'Wicked' appealing strongly to female audiences and 'Gladiator II' to male viewers.
Disney's 'Moana 2' is anticipated to surpass $100 million over the five-day Thanksgiving stretch, adding to the robust holiday lineup.
The Thanksgiving weekend is poised to boost the box office significantly after a challenging year for theaters.