‘Wicked’ Soars into Theaters with Jaw-Dropping Audience Reactions!

The highly anticipated film adaptation of *Wicked* has finally hit theaters and is turning heads with remarkable audience feedback that many have never seen before. Despite the swirling controversies surrounding casting decisions, press tours, and the choice to divide the film into two parts, early viewers are clearly thrilled with what they’ve experienced.

As of now, *Wicked* boasts an astonishing 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with over 1,000 verified reviews from early screenings. This level of enthusiasm is rare; achieving such a high score with a substantial number of reviews is almost unheard of in the industry. It raises an intriguing question: are these early viewers simply the most devoted fans of the musical, motivated to score the film highly, or should we read this score as an indicator of its quality? One thing is certain: if *Wicked* fans are enamored with the film, it must capture the spirit of the beloved Broadway show remarkably well.

However, it's important to note that there’s only one professional critic review currently available for the film, which seems to suggest that a broader embargo on reviews might soon be lifted. It will be interesting to see how critic scores align with this stunning audience reaction over the coming days.

With box office predictions soaring between $100 million to $150 million for its opening weekend, *Wicked* is set to smash its reported budget of $145 million fairly quickly. Given the overwhelmingly positive audience responses, it’s not out of the question to expect a billion-dollar revenue stream, a landmark achievement that only 55 films in history have achieved. The film industry is abuzz, and *Wicked* might just be the Oscar contender or cultural phenomenon of the year—not just a rival to Pixar or superhero flicks, but a standalone titan.

This moment resembles the box office surprise of *Barbie* and *Oppenheimer*, which exceeded expectations last year. Interestingly, *Wicked* is approaching the critical acclaim and audience adoration that could propel it to unprecedented success in the current cinematic landscape.

As the film continues to open in theaters worldwide, keep an eye on the box office numbers and reviews, as *Wicked* is poised to carve out its place as a defining moment in modern cinema. Do you think it can maintain its momentum and set new records, or will critics have a different story to tell? Regardless of the outcome, this blockbuster is already proving that musicals can hold their own in the film arena!