I'm Not Messing Around, I'm Doing Important Stuff in The Superhero Cinematic Civil War Thread - Part 61

[Ninjablade]

I'd be surprised if it doesn't. Especially with how the first one resonated with people even after the theatrical release.

 

[Shinobi Shaw]

I'm still actually shocked the first Wicked didn't make it to a billion.

Literally everyone in the whole damn world went to go watch it, multiple times at that.

 

[Spider-Fan]

I'm still actually shocked the first Wicked didn't make it to a billion.

Literally everyone in the whole damn world went to go watch it, multiple times at that.

Domestically it did amazing, but Oz doesn't have a huge reach outside of the US. Maybe that changes with Wicked 2. We shall see



Nearly 500 domestic, but under 300 international, and the international grosses for Oz haven't been great in the past either

 

[flickchick85]

I'm still actually shocked the first Wicked didn't make it to a billion.

Literally everyone in the whole damn world went to go watch it, multiple times at that.

SF's not wrong about the Wizard of Oz factor, but also, "Broadway Musical Adaptations" are just one of those genres that will always have a ceiling, because there's a not-insubstantial movie-going demographic that refuses to even glance at them. That said, based on all the reaction videos I've seen of people discovering the first one after hit streaming, I'd say it didn't quite hit that ceiling yet, and Part 2 will do better. Maybe not "a billion" better, but $800m-900m seems very much on the table.

 

[Lily Adler]

I love how F4 TV spots spoiling that Sue has a baby.

 

[flickchick85]

I love how F4 TV spots spoiling that Sue has a baby.

Is that something to feel spoiled about? Seems like part of the basic premise.

 

[Lily Adler]

Ah **** the bots are horny again.

 

[Spider-Fan]

SF's not wrong about the Wizard of Oz factor, but also, "Broadway Musical Adaptations" are just one of those genres that will always have a ceiling, because there's a not-insubstantial movie-going demographic that refuses to even glance at them. That said, based on all the reaction videos I've seen of people discovering the first one after hit streaming, I'd say it didn't quite hit that ceiling yet, and Part 2 will do better. Maybe not "a billion" better, but $800m-900m seems very much on the table.

I am hoping that the WOM from the 1st one can get it over the hump. All that said. That movie was super over with people

 

[flickchick85]

I am hoping that the WOM from the 1st one can get it over the hump. All that said. That movie was super over with people

The one factor I could see holding it back from making more is the nature of Act 2, and the potential for people to find it less satisfying than the first. I always found it satisfying, but it is undoubtedly the weaker act of the show. The movie will inevitably be adding a lot to expand Act 2, which I consider a good thing as its main problem in the stage show was that it was all so rushed, but it's just a matter of, "did they expand it in the right ways and places to make it better" or not. The ending should hit regardless, because it's always been great, but the rest of the stuff leading up it remains kinda up in the air.

 

[Shinobi Shaw]

I am hoping that the WOM from the 1st one can get it over the hump. All that said. That movie was super over with people

Definitely got over with me, and I'm not even a Erivo stan.

I still would have NEVER guessed you to be a fan of musicals lol.

 

[Spider-Fan]

Definitely got over with me, and I'm not even a Erivo stan.

I still would have NEVER guessed you to be a fan of musicals lol.

I am a man of many tastes

 

[Sithborg]

Zootopia 2 is the one I keep forgetting about.

My question is: Does Wicked 2 make it to a billion? I feel like it being the conclusion gives it a big push in that direction since I'm sure there's a sizable chunk of the audience who might have missed the first one in theaters but will show up for this.

I doubt it. The audience just isn't there for it worldwide.

 

[Sithborg]

I love how F4 TV spots spoiling that Sue has a baby.

That's the part about the movie that confuses me. It is clear that there are 3 distinct time periods, pre baby, very pregnant Sue, and after Franklin is born. That time span, along with the clear theme of oncoming disaster, is where I get the Armageddon feeling.

 

[Spider-Fan]

We've known Franklin is in it basically forever. So not really a spoiler

 

[Shinobi Shaw]

FWIW, the FF soundtrack is SOOOOO good.

Giacchino brought some heat.

 

[Lily Adler]

Time to hear the cult's alternate reality of how things happened.

 

[kguillou]

Brandon Davis said he liked it but didnt love it and that guy loves most mcu movies. Visuals and retro futuristic design seems to be the movie’s highlights…

 

[Spider-Fan]

Brandon Davis said he liked it but didnt love it and that guy loves most mcu movies. Visuals and retro futuristic design seems to be the movie’s highlights…

Reactions seem overwhelmingly positive outside of that one though. So I am very encouraged

 

[Sithborg]

Time to hear the cult's alternate reality of how things happened.

They still blame Gunn, even though they really should be blaming Johnson.

I'm sure Gunn has some project for streaming that is perfect for Cavill....

 

[DKDetective]

FWIW, the FF soundtrack is SOOOOO good.

Giacchino brought some heat.

But did he compose a piano sonata for it?

 

[kguillou]

Random thought of the day: you know what would be cool? If the DCU’s Batman movie had a theme that was the ‘66 version but a remixed darker more dramatic and synthesized version of it. Get someone like Goransson to do it.

 

[Drizzle]

I love how F4 TV spots spoiling that Sue has a baby.

But will Franklin be a creepy CGI baby like in Squid Game 3?

 

[blueharvest]

But will Franklin be a creepy CGI baby like in Squid Game 3?

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Spoiler

No, he'll be a creepy CGI baby like Metamorpho's kid from the Superman movie.

 

[Drizzle]

Spoiler

No, he'll be a creepy CGI baby like Metamorpho's kid from the Superman movie.

There was only room for one breakout cute character to sell plush toys.

 

[Pennywise]