No Barbenheimer: Wicked and Gladiator 2 succeed but ‘Glicked’ fails to match last year’s blockbuster mash-up
The ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator 2’ double-bill may not have lived up to 2023’s Barbenheimer hype, but it still managed to breathe life back into a struggling box office
The Barbenheimer Effect: Why the Wicked, Gladiator II Box Office Pairing Just Works
Over a year since the Barbenheimer phenomenon took place, now its time for Wicked and Gladiator II to take its place.
Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters
Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But that hasn’t stopped people from trying to recreate it.
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.
Could 'Glicked' match the 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon success?
The highly-anticipated film “Wicked” is officially out in theaters and it’s joined by another big film, “Gladiator 2.” Though the two films couldn’t be more different, some are wondering if this double feature that fans are calling “Glicked” will echo last year’s Barbenheimer cultural phenomenon.
Can ‘Glicked’ compete with ‘Barbenheimer’?
Part 1″ came to theaters Friday, and some fans are eager to replicate the success of last year’s “Barbenheimer.” Can “Glicked” hold a candle to “Barbenheimer”? Here’s what you should know. “Barbenheimer” was a cultural phenomenon — and it absolutely paid off at the box office.
Wicked and Gladiator 2 Enjoy Huge Box Office Launches, but 'Glicked' Can’t Match the Power of 'Barbenheimer'
Wicked and Gladiator 2 — aka Glicked, according to entertainment industry hopefuls desperate for a repeat of last year’s Barbenheimer box office behemoth — have each enjoyed huge launches. According to Variety,
Wicked and Gladiator II make jaw-dropping $270 million box office debut, but can Glicked beat Barbenheimer?
Wicked and Gladiator II collectively brought in $270.2 million in global box office, reminiscent of how Barbie and Oppenheimer broke bank last year.
‘Glicked’ can’t defy ‘Barbenheimer.’ But it’s still popular.
Wicked” and “Gladiator II” didn’t outperform “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” but that doesn’t mean it was a bad weekend at the ...
Is 'Glicked' the new 'Barbenheimer'? Sort of.
Moviegoers soared from Oz to the Colosseum over the weekend as millions around the world flocked to see “Wicked” and ...
‘Glicked’ Is So Much Better Than ‘Barbenheimer’: How to Do It Right
The fabled “Glicked” weekend has finally arrived—or “Wickediator” or “Gladiacked,” depending on who you ask. Last year, ...
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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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Is Glicked the new Barbenheimer? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ storm the box office
The collision of the two movies led to some echoes of the “Barbenheimer” effect of last year, when “Barbie" and “Oppenheimer” launched simultaneously. The nickname this time, ...
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It’s no ‘Barbenheimer,’ but ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ deliver welcome box-office boost
NEW YORK — With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately, leading to one of the ...
Fans of gacha games are gearing up for their own “Barbenheimer” week
Infinity Nikki and Girls Frontline 2 launching within two days of each other is giving gacha game fans their very own ...