Disney’s Depraved, the extremely anticipated adaptation of the enduring Broadway musical, has raked in N72.4 million in Nigerian cinemas inside its first 4 weeks, cementing its place as a field workplace success.
The musical fantasy movie, which opened with a formidable N17.1 million in its debut weekend, continues to captivate Nigerian audiences regardless of competitors from Kraven the Hunter and The Lord of the Rings: The Warfare of the Rohirrim.
Globally, Depraved has additionally confirmed its mettle.
The movie grossed $178.7 million worldwide in its opening weeks, shortly recovering its $150 million manufacturing price range. It shattered expectations with a $160 million international debut weekend and has since crossed $524 million in worldwide earnings, solidifying its place because the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in U.S. field workplace historical past.
It has surpassed Grease’s $188.6 million whole and is on monitor to outpace Kung Fu Panda 4 and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, each nearing $550 million in international earnings.
In Nigerian cinemas, Depraved’s weekly field workplace numbers replicate its regular momentum. By its third week, the movie had earned N18.2 million, bringing its cumulative whole to N65.7 million. Over the December 6–8 weekend, it added one other N10.3 million, representing a manageable 20% decline from the earlier week.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, Depraved is a visually beautiful adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel and the 2003 Broadway hit that delves into the untold backstory of the witches of Oz earlier than Dorothy’s arrival. The screenplay, co-written by Winnie Holzman, who additionally penned the unique Broadway guide, and Dana Fox (Cruella), faithfully brings the musical’s magic to the massive display screen.
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Whereas Depraved doesn’t function new songs and was thus ineligible for Finest Authentic Music consideration, it has superior in a number of awards classes, together with hair and make-up, unique rating, sound, and visible results. Its technical achievements have drawn widespread acclaim, additional boosting its popularity as a blockbuster.
- The musical’s legacy is already monumental. With over $6 billion in international earnings from its Broadway and worldwide stage productions, Depraved stays a cultural phenomenon.
- Its Nigerian field workplace efficiency displays rising native enthusiasm for Broadway variations, highlighting how the movie has managed to enchant audiences throughout continents.
As Depraved continues its run, its spectacular earnings and demanding accolades sign that the story of the witches of Oz stays as compelling as ever, each in Nigeria and worldwide.
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