Overview
- Studio estimates place the opening at $150 million in North America and $226 million worldwide, the biggest debut ever for a Broadway stage-to-screen adaptation and the year’s No. 2 domestic opening behind A Minecraft Movie.
- IMAX screenings generated about $15.5 million, roughly 11% of the domestic total, marking a November record for the large-format exhibitor.
- Exit polls show an A grade from CinemaScore and a turnout skewing about 71% female, signaling strong word-of-mouth for the musical sequel.
- Overseas earnings reached $76 million across 78 markets, led by the United Kingdom with $24.4 million, Australia with $8.6 million and Germany with $4.1 million.
- Universal’s two-part adaptation carries combined production costs of roughly $300 million excluding marketing, and the robust launch provides a meaningful boost to the holiday box office outlook.