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.
Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters
As with “Barbenheimer,” as reductive as it might seem, “Glicked” also has the male/female divide that make the fan art extra silly.
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 Times in an email that “’Glicked’ may not be ‘Barbenheimer,’” but that it’s still something to celebrate.
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.
What is Glicked? What to know about this year's Barbenheimer
"Barbenheimer" created a buzz with the success of “Barbie" and “Oppenheimer" last summer, and this year, there's a chance “Glicked" will develop a following among fans with the release of two major holiday films on Friday.
'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.
Can Hollywood Make ‘Glicked’ the Next ‘Barbenheimer’?
When Sofia Navarro, 18, saw “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” the same day last summer, she left herself only 30 minutes in between the films. It was barely enough time to run to the bathroom, buy some more popcorn, then dash back into the theater. This ...
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
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,
'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 premiered on the same day. Last year, the polar-opposite movies "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" were coincidentally released on July 21.
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This Year’s Barbenheimer Is Here. This Time, There’s No Question Who Should Win.
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Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’?
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‘Barbenheimer’ Ruled the Box Office. Can ‘Glicked’ Recapture the Magic?
By Derrick Bryson Taylor The summer of 2023 was all about “Barbenheimer” — when “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” opened the same day, capturing the public imagination and bringing crowds ...
Just How Glicked Will the 2025 Oscars Get?
Part Two, Wicked and Gladiator seem set to give the Oscars field a fresh dose of blockbuster oomph. Of the pair, Wicked’s the ...