Overview
- Opening day reached $68.6 million from 4,115 U.S. theaters, according to Box Office Mojo.
- The debut is the largest ever for a Broadway musical adaptation and the year’s No. 2 opening behind A Minecraft Movie, per studio estimates.
- IMAX screenings delivered $15.5 million domestically for an 11% share, marking a company record for November.
- PostTrak reports indicate about 71% of ticket buyers were women, and 83% said they would definitely recommend the film.
- Universal lists production at roughly $150 million for this chapter and about $300 million across both films, excluding marketing.