Wicked and Gladiator II are decidedly two of the biggest movies of 2024, overcoming frequent modern-day box office struggles with massive theatrical runs. Wicked is the clear winner of “Glicked,“ the inevitable comparison stemming from the movies being released the same weekend, surpassing Gladiator II both in terms of profits and critical acclaim. However, Gladiator II was hardly a box office failure; while not as praised as its predecessor, the ancient Roman movie event still made hundreds of millions worldwide. Meanwhile, Wicked has broken one box office record after another where movie musicals are concerned.

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