Wicked: For Good smashes box office records, drawing massive crowds in Connecticut theaters. The sequel to last years hit, based on the popular Broadway musical, rakes in over $226 million globally and $150 million in North America. Connecticut theaters, from large multiplexes to a 96-year-old two-screen theater, report sold-out shows and new faces in the audience. Theater owners, like Chris Collins from Madison Cinemas and Kevin LaFlamme from Riverview Cinemas, attribute the success to the stars chemistry and the anticipation built from the first movie. Despite mixed reviews, theaters expect the movie to continue drawing crowds through the holiday season, emphasizing the enduring appeal of a good story shared in a theater.
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