Overview
- Fandango says the sequel is its best-ever PG-rated ticket pre-seller and the top advance seller of 2025, surpassing Beauty and the Beast, Frozen 2 and last year’s Wicked at the same point in the cycle.
- Opening-weekend projections have widened, with some models now suggesting $160–$190 million domestic versus earlier estimates near $112–$120 million, though presales can be front-loaded.
- Universal trimmed traditional press and spent about $90 million on promotion, favoring hundreds of brand collaborations and merchandise tie-ins over a wall-to-wall junket tour.
- A new teaser released Nov. 14 highlights the characters’ evolving journeys and positions the film as the conclusion of the two-part adaptation without revealing plot turns.
- Early screenings drew upbeat reactions and awards buzz, and the role of Dorothy remains unannounced, with fan speculation about Alisha Weir unconfirmed.