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
Is Glicked the new Barbenheimer?: 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' at the box office
Two of the most highly anticipated films of the year have been released. 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' are now in theaters, and many are wondering if the two productions will replicate the success of 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer,' which resulted in the 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon.
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 to help the fall box office.
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
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.
'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.
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,
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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’?
Tom Nunan, the co-head of the Producers Program at the Graduate School of Theater, Film and TV at UCLA, told The New York ...
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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 ...