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Thrillifying! “Wicked: For Good” bags biggest opening weekend for a staged musical adaptation at ₱163.5M

A congratulations is in order as Wicked: For Good earns ₱163.5 million in the 5-day opening weekend box office. That’s a 54% jump from the opening weekend of the first Wicked film. The Philippines charted high international sales, ranking sixth worldwide outside of the United States. Wicked: For Good also holds the achievement for having the biggest opening weekend for Universal in 2025, and since 2018.

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A wickedly wonderful experience awaits as Ayala Malls Cinemas celebrates the release of “Wicked: For Good” with limited-time snacks

In anticipation of one of the most awaited films of 2025, Ayala Malls Cinemas prepared a Wicked: For Good themed cinema experience for moviegoers. The Movie Snackbar carries limited-edition popcorn flavors inspired by the film: Pink Sweet Bubble Pop and Green Emerald Nori Crunch. Enjoy the fun new treats inside exclusive Wicked: For Good popcorn tumblers.

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‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: A sufficient conclusion

It’s hard to follow how big ‘Wicked’ (2024) is, visually and emotionally, how the talents of the lead stars presented in the first film are even harder to top. But ‘Wicked: For Good’ demonstrated sufficient drama, magic and music for the fans and non-fans to have their “wicked” ending.

Read our full review of ‘Wicked: For Good.’ Now showing in cinemas nationwide. Also available in IMAX 3D, 3D/4Dx and ScreenX. Rated PG by the MTRCB. #WickedForGoodPH

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No good deed goes unpunished. Watch the new trailer of “Wicked: For Good,” starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

The paths of friends diverge as one is now Glinda the Good, and the other The Wicked Witch of The West in Wicked: For Good. The final chapter in the global cinematic sensation sees Cynthia Erivo and Ariana reprise their roles as the witches of Oz, along with Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, and Jonathan Bailey. In cinemas November 19.

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Director Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are searching best Filipino duets for the “Awiting Wicked: For Good” competition

It’s time to grab your musical bestie and start practicing as “Wicked: For Good” director Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande are on the lookout for talented Filipinos to sing their version of the iconic “For Good” duet. In anticipation of “Wicked: For Good,” the sequel to last year’s musical phenomenon, Universal Pictures Philippines is doing an open call for duos to sing their best rendition of “For Good,” to be posted on TikTok starting September 15 until October 5. Three pairs of singers, handpicked by Chu, Erivo, and Grande, will be announced as winners on October 13.

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‘Wicked’ Review: Visually and emotionally gratifying

Bringing spectacle and wonder to the big screen with jaw-dropping and moving performances led by Erivo and Grande, Wicked is a must-see movie whether you’re a fan of the musical or not. The film successfully builds its story visually and emotionally up to its climax making it feel still whole even if it’s split into two parts.

WICKED is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Also in IMAX and 2D/4Dx. Rated PG by the MTRCB. #WickedMoviePH