Welcome to another edition of Charts with Dan. As we kick off Thanksgiving week, we delve into the impressive box office performance of 'Wicked for Good'. This musical dominated the charts, opening at $147 million domestically, just shy of projections. It now ranks as the second-best domestic opening of the year, following the 'Minecraft' movie.

'Wicked for Good' is a standout among musicals, boasting the third largest opening ever in the category, trailing only 'The Lion King' (2019) and 'Beauty and the Beast' (2017). Its success is not only a win for Universal but a testament to the enduring appeal of Broadway adaptations in film. The risk of splitting the movie into two parts seems to have paid off, promising profitability by minimizing production costs across two blockbuster hits.

Other films tried to keep pace, with 'Now You See Me, Now You Don’t' making $8.9 million in its second weekend, and 'Predator Badlands' reaching a domestic total of $76.5 million. The holiday week may boost their numbers. Interestingly, 'Predator Badlands' is on track to become the highest grossing film in the franchise domestically when unadjusted for inflation.

The international box office tells a similar story, with 'Wicked for Good' grossing over $76 million overseas and $223 million globally. The musical is on par with major franchises in terms of global reach this year.

Looking ahead, next week promises more shifts with the release of 'Zootopia 2', expected to challenge current box office leaders. Streaming figures indicate a strong interest in musical films, with 'Wicked for Good' likely continuing to perform well internationally.

That's all for this week's box office recap. Join the community discussions and stay updated on upcoming releases and industry insights with Charts with Dan.