The movie Wicked 2 has made a milestone in its first weekend in theaters, grossing an impressive total of 226 million dollars worldwide. This resounding success has not only exceeded Universal’s expectations but has also allowed the sequel to set 14 new records, thus eclipsing the figures obtained by the original installment, which reached 164 million dollars at its premiere. It has shattered the records of its first part. In detail, Wicked had managed to score 112.5 million in the United States and 51.5 million in the rest of the world. For its part, Wicked […]
The movie Wicked 2 has made history in its first weekend in theaters, grossing an impressive total of 226 million dollars worldwide. This resounding success has not only exceeded Universal’s expectations but has also allowed the sequel to set 14 new records, thus eclipsing the figures obtained by the original installment, which reached 164 million dollars on its opening.
He has shattered the records of his first part
In detail, Wicked had managed to score 112.5 million in the United States and 51.5 million in the rest of the world. For its part, Wicked 2 triumphed in its home country with 150 million and added 76 million in international markets. This solid performance highlights the continued popularity and appeal of the franchise among musical theater and film fans.
Since the opening of Wicked 2, there has been speculation about the possibility that Universal is considering the production of a third installment. The sequel has not only captured the audience’s interest but has also shown significant potential in terms of box office, making it an ideal candidate for the expansion of the saga. Some sources suggest that this interest in continuing the story could materialize soon, although there are currently no official confirmations.
As the movie continues to be shown in theaters, it is plausible that Wicked 2 will continue to break more records and that its performance will attract even more attention. With such an impressive box office start and the possibility of new installments, the eyes of the entertainment world will be fixed on how the story of this successful franchise unfolds.
Netflix has many great hits. Colossal hits that transcend the limits of Netflix and manage to become cultural phenomena are much fewer. Although it is precisely these exceptions that justify the million-dollar investments made by the platform, always seeking that big success that continues to justify its existence. Trying to find the formula that allows them to replicate success regularly. Even if they still haven’t figured out how to achieve it. The latest big success of Netflix has been Wednesday. And now it returns with a second season that promises to be as big a success as the first season. Or to […]
Netflix has many big hits. Colossal hits that transcend the limits of Netflix and become cultural phenomena are much fewer. Although it is precisely these exceptions that justify the million-dollar investments made by the platform, always seeking that big success that continues to justify its existence. Trying to find the formula that allows them to replicate success regularly. Even if they still haven’t figured out how to achieve it.
The latest big hit from Netflix has been Wednesday. And now it returns with a second season that promises to be as big a success as the first season. Or at least, Netflix has been promoting it to make that happen.
A series with a solid foundation
Wednesday is a series that follows the character of Wednesday Addams, the youngest daughter of the Addams Family. Due to her significant socialization issues at school, her parents decide to enroll her in Nevermore Academy, a school for young people with supernatural powers or unique backgrounds. There, Wednesday will have to learn to control her psychic powers, stop a wave of murders occurring in the nearby town for which the academy is being blamed, and the most difficult of all: to get along with her roommate, the incredibly optimistic and pink werewolf Enid Sinclair.
With the first episodes directed by Tim Burton, the first season surprised with its perfect blend of comedy, drama, and small touches of horror. With a very particular, almost gothic aesthetic, never abandoning the logic of teenage mystery stories in the style of Riverdale, the excellent work of Jenna Ortega as Wednesday and Emma Myers as Enid made the series a complete success. And for very good reasons.
We don’t know much about the second season. Its creator has said that the series, at its core, is about Wednesday’s struggles to navigate the world and how she sees everything in black and white in a world of grays, so we can expect there to still be conflicts with other members of the academy and especially with her dear friend Enid.
But to know it, we won’t have to wait. The second season is set to premiere soon, although in two parts. The first eight episodes of the season will premiere on August 6, directed by Tim Burton and Paco Cabezas, while the last four will premiere on September 3, directed by Angela Robinson and Tim Burton. A true dream team that promises us quality assurance for this second season, even if we will have to be a little patient to see it in full.
Many possibilities of success
And there are reasons to believe it will be a success. The first season of the series reached up to 150 million households and achieved a total of one billion hours viewed by December 2022. The critics were also quite favorable towards it. With a 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 66 on Metacritic, the series was well received. This translated into numerous nominations and awards during 2023, demonstrating that the series had potential and, above all, managed to attract attention not only among the audience.
Now arriving at its second season on Netflix, it is to be expected that it will be a success again. To what extent? It is impossible to know. The figures from the first season are excellent, and sequels often have trouble repeating what the originals did, but Wednesday is the kind of series that could very well replicate the success. So we have to wait and see what happens with this particular Netflix series. And see what Jenna Ortega has in store for us.
