Overview
- The sequel earned $150 million in its first U.S. weekend and $226 million worldwide, according to Variety reporting cited by GALA.de.
- Early projections were slightly higher at $151 million domestically and $228 million globally, which the film narrowly missed.
- The opening clearly outpaced Part One’s $112.5 million U.S. debut and its roughly $164.2 million global first weekend in 2024.
- With this launch, the franchise extends its record as the top-grossing Broadway-musical adaptation, led by stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
- It ranks second among 2025 U.S. openings behind the Minecraft film at $162 million, pushing the Lilo & Stitch remake to third with $146 million.