Two Blockbuster Releases: Wicked and Gladiator 2 Premiere on the Same Day, Creating Anticipated Double Feature

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Both movies are expected to attract large audiences and generate significant buzz due to their shared release date.
Gladiator 2 is a historical epic starring Paul Mescal as Lucius and Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius. Ridley Scott returns to direct.
Two movies, Wicked and Gladiator 2, premiere on the same day in November.
Wicked is a musical fantasy based on the Broadway production with a fanbase of 30 million people. Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba respectively.
Two Blockbuster Releases: Wicked and Gladiator 2 Premiere on the Same Day, Creating Anticipated Double Feature

Two highly anticipated movies, Wicked and Gladiator 2, are set to premiere on the same day in November, creating a potential double bill reminiscent of the Barbenheimer phenomenon from last year.

Universal's film adaptation of Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba respectively, was originally scheduled for release on November 27. However, it was moved up to November 22 to avoid competing with Disney Animation's Moana 2.

Meanwhile, Ridley Scott's Gladiator sequel, titled Gladiator 2 and starring Paul Mescal as the main character Lucius, is also set for release on November 22. The internet has already started buzzing with excitement about the potential double feature.

The viral sensation of Barbenheimer last year saw Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer releasing on the same day, creating a cultural moment and generating massive box office numbers for both movies. Wicked and Gladiator 2 could potentially follow suit, offering moviegoers an intriguing combination of musical fantasy and historical epic.

Wicked is based on the popular Broadway musical with a reported fanbase of 30 million people worldwide, having grossed $2.5 billion during its lifetime. The film is directed by Jon M. Chu and produced by Marc Platt and David Stone.

Gladiator 2, a sequel to the Oscar-winning 2000 film Gladiator, stars Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius alongside Paul Mescal as Lucius. Ridley Scott returns to direct this highly anticipated sequel.

Both movies are expected to attract large audiences and generate significant buzz, especially with their shared release date. The potential for a double feature could lead to increased ticket sales and further excitement for moviegoers.


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  • The article mentions 'reported fanbase' for Wicked but does not provide a source.

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New 'Barbenheimer': 'Gladiator 2' and 'Wicked' have same release date

Business Insider Ayomikun Adekaiyero Tuesday, 02 July 2024 18:58
  • Unique Points
    • Two movies, ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator 2’, are scheduled to premiere on the same day.
    • Universal announced that the release date of ‘Wicked’ was moved to clash with Paramount’s ‘Gladiator 2’.
    • Gladiator 2 is a sequel to the 2000 film ‘Gladiator’, directed by Ridley Scott and stars Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal, and Denzel Washington.
    • Wicked is the first of a two-part movie adaptation of the musical with Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and Jonathan Bailey in the cast.
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority and a false dichotomy depiction. The author states that “Barbenheimer” was a huge success because the two movies were released on the same day, implying that this was the only reason for its success. This oversimplifies the factors contributing to its success and creates a false dichotomy between “Barbenheimer” and other movie releases. Additionally, when discussing “Wicked” and “Gladiator 2,” the author states that they are likely to fare better because of their previous successes and star power, an appeal to authority.
    • Implied false dichotomy: “Barbenheimer” was a huge success because two polar-opposite movies were released on the same day.
    • Appeal to authority: “Gladiator 2,” directed by Ridley Scott, has a fan base and could be an even bigger success. “Wicked”, with star power of Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum and Jonathan Bailey could attract fans.
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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‘Wicked’ Shifts Earlier In November, Dates Against ‘Gladiator II’: Is Another ‘Barbenheimer’ Box Office Weekend In Store?

Deadline Hollywood Anthony D'Alessandro Monday, 01 July 2024 21:30
  • Unique Points
    • Wicked is based on a stage show with a reported fanbase of 30 million people worldwide and has grossed $2.5 billion during its lifetime.
    • Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu directed Wicked.
  • Accuracy
    • Universal’s musical film Wicked has shifted its release date from November 27 to November 22.
    • Two movies, Wicked and Gladiator 2, are scheduled to premiere on the same day.
    • Universal announced that the release date of Wicked was moved to clash with Paramount’s Gladiator 2.
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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79%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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If ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator 2’ Is the Next ‘Barbenheimer,’ It Needs a Better Portmanteau Than ‘Wickiator’

Rolling Stone Magazine Jon Blistein Tuesday, 02 July 2024 16:07
  • Unique Points
    • Universal moved the release date of Wicked from Nov. 27 to Nov. 22, making it align with the release date of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2.
  • Accuracy
    • Universal moved the release date of Wicked from Nov. 27 to Nov. 22.
    • Two movies, Wicked and Gladiator 2, are scheduled to premiere on the same day.
    • Universal announced that the release date of Wicked was moved to clash with Paramount’s Gladiator II.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains editorializing and sensationalism. The author expresses their opinion that 'Wickiator' or 'Gladwick' are not good portmanteaus for the upcoming movies Wicked and Gladiator 2, respectively. They also express skepticism about whether these movies can replicate the success of Barbenheimer (Barbie and Oppenheimer). The author also makes a sensational claim that 'some stupid feud' is what made Barbenheimer a success.
    • So basically what Wicked and Gladiator 2 really needs to become the next Barbenheimer (besides a better portmanteau) is some stupid feud that explains the Wicked date change.
    • The answers are not very promising: ‘Wickiator’ and ‘Gladwick’ were thrown out in the Rolling Stone Slack channel where this Very Important Story was being discussed. They’ll both certainly do in a pinch, but the consonants are hard and sharp, lacking the soft, goofy buoyancy of ‘Barbenheimer.’
    • Only time, the subtleties (or lack thereof) of the Hollywood marketing machine, and ultimately the Thanksgiving weekend box office numbers will let us know if ‘Wickiator’ is anywhere near the thing that Barbenheimer was.
  • Fallacies (90%)
    The author makes an informal fallacy by relying on speculation and gossip as fact in the last paragraph. They suggest that 'some stupid feud' is the reason for the release date change of Wicked and Gladiator 2 to be similar to Barbenheimer, but there is no evidence provided to support this claim.
    • 'So basically what Wicked and Gladiator 2 really needs to become the next Barbenheimer (besides a better portmanteau) is some stupid feud that explains the Wicked date change.'
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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91%

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‘Wicked’ Film Moves Up November Release

The Hollywood Reporter Ryan Gajewski Monday, 01 July 2024 21:30
  • Unique Points
    • Ariana Grande stars as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in the film.
    • Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum and Bowen Yang also in the cast.
  • Accuracy
    • Two movies, 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator 2', are scheduled to premiere on the same day.
    • Universal announced that the release date of 'Wicked' was moved to clash with Paramount’s 'Gladiator 2'.
    • John Chu’s movie musical Wicked and Ridley Scott’s epic sequel Gladiator 2 are set to hit theaters on the same day in November.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    No formal fallacies found. There is a dichotomous depiction by mentioning the film's competition (Disney's Moana 2 and Paramount's Gladiator II) but it is not a fallacy as it provides relevant information about the movie industry context. The rest of the article consists of accurate statements and direct quotes without any inflammatory rhetoric or appeals to authority.
    • The film has moved up from its previously scheduled release on Nov. 27, the day before Thanksgiving, with the new date giving the movie more time to build word of mouth heading into the holiday corridor.
  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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100%

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Move Over Barbenheimer, Wicked and Gladiator 2 Are 2024's Unexpected Double Bill

IGN Comics Reporting Site Tuesday, 02 July 2024 16:17
  • Unique Points
    • Universal’s film adaptation of Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, shares the same release date as Gladiator 2.
    • Paul Mescal’s Lucius is the main character in Gladiator 2.
    • The internet has coined various names for this double feature, including ‘Wickiator’, ‘Gladicked’, and ‘Widiator’.
    • Cynthia Erivo plays Elphaba in Wicked, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual emerald-green skin. Ariana Grande stars as Glinda.
    • Paul Mescal’s Lucius is now an adult and ready to fight against Pedro Pascal’s Roman general Marcus Acacius in Gladiator 2.
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