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Wicked: For Good Crosses $400 Million Worldwide as Score Album, VFX Featurette Arrive

Industry trackers say the upcoming Asian rollout, including China and Japan, will determine the next leg of growth.

Overview

  • The film has reached $406.6 million worldwide after about 17 days in theaters, including $278 million domestic and $128.5 million international across 78 markets.
  • It currently ranks 14th among 2025 global releases, reflecting especially strong North American turnout.
  • Republic Records released the official score album today, featuring instrumental music by Stephen Schwartz and John Powell and the track “A Wicked Good Finale” with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
  • A new featurette led by visual effects supervisor Pablo Helman showcases key VFX work, including Elphaba’s flying sequences and animated Ozian creatures.
  • Industry projections suggest a near-term finish around $450 million and a potential $590–$640 million total if China’s holiday opening and Japan’s release significantly lift overseas grosses.