Will ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ give us the new ‘Barbenheimer’? This weekend will be the judge
As most have by now picked up, two disparate, big-budget films are sharing a release date: One, an R-rated historical epic stacked with a starry cast of Oscar hopefuls. The other, a musical based on a beloved property with plenty of
Do Wicked and Gladiator II have what it takes to be the next Barbenheimer?
Tran Bui, Rad Simonpillai and Jackson Weaver talk about what they liked from Gladiator II, and where the highly-anticipated sequel falls short.
Wicked & Gladiator II Box Office Previews Are Strong But Not Barbenheimer Levels
Wicked and Gladiator II are both off to a strong start at the box office; however, it won’t be as big of an opening weekend as Barbenheimer. Wicked and Gladiator II are both now playing in United States theaters.
'Gladiator II' and 'Wicked' are lavish spectacles — but are they another Barbenheimer?
Wicked offers a gravity-defying origin story for the Wicked Witch of the West, while Gladiator II revisits the violence of ancient Rome.
‘Barbenheimer’ Ruled the Box Office. Can ‘Glicked’ Recapture the Magic?
Wicked” and “Gladiator II” both open Friday, and some fans hope to rekindle the excitement that greeted last year’s simultaneous openings of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”
Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters Friday
The films are both big studio releases with one-name titles, opposite tones and aesthetics and big blockbuster energy.
Is ‘Glicked’ the New ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Collide in Theaters
Glicked' rolls off the tongue a little bit more,” actor Fred Hechinger said at the New York screening of “Gladiator II” this week. “I think we should all band around ‘Glicked.’ It gets too confusing if you have four or five different names for it.
Glicked: Can Wicked and Gladiator II pull a Barbenheimer at the box office?
This weekend, Wicked and Gladiator II are set to battle at the box office. Can Glicked emulate the success of Barbenheimer?The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Parting Shot: Wicked vs. Gladiator II, Who Will Win the Battle of the Box Office?
Newsweek's H. Alan Scott breaks down all the major events in the world of pop culture and entertainment from this past week.
These stocks could bask in the ‘Glicked’ glow as ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked’ open
Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ debuting simultaneously as ‘Glicked’ have drawn comparisons to 2023’s ‘Barbenheimer,’ though expectations are tempered,” he wrote in a note released Thursday. “Wicked” is projected to lead the weekend with over $100 million,
Wicked Box Office Predictions Double Gladiator II’s Opening Weekend Estimate
The Wicked box office predictions are in, and early returns for the movie point to a massive success for the musical adaptation starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. What are the Wicked box office numbers?
Glicked Vs. Barbenheimer: ‘Wicked’ And ‘Gladiator II’ Box Office Preview Numbers Trail Below ‘Barbie’ And ‘Oppenheimer’
Wicked” and “Gladiator II” both drew less in Thursday previews than their “Barbenheimer” counterparts, but are still expected ...
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What is Glicked? What to know about this year's Barbenheimer
Both movies were released on the same day, July 21, 2023, and had major success at the box office creating a cultural ...
Can ’Glicked’ compete with ‘Barbenheimer’?
Barbenheimer’ numbers “Barbenheimer” was a cultural phenomenon — and it absolutely ...
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'Glicked' is out and could be the new 'Barbenheimer.' The films would need to make over $2 billion to match it.
There's a new "Barbenheimer" in town, as two other highly anticipated blockbusters, "Wicked" and "Gladiator 2," have ...
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'Wicked' tallies $19 million in previews, as 'Gladiator II' team-up heads for $200 million opening weekend
“The so-called ‘Glicked’ movie mashup is reminiscent of the ‘Barbenheimer’ phenomenon and is creating a cultural buzz,” ...