‘Wicked’ Soundtrack Debuts At #2 On Billboard 200 Chart, Making History For Broadway-To-Film Adaptations
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deadline.comWicked has another sales record to add to its growing list: The film soundtrack has debuted at the #2 spot on the Billboard 200 chart, the highest debut for a big-screen adaptation of a stage musical ever.
The soundtrack was kept from the #1 spot on the chart (dated Dec. 7) by the debut of Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album GNX, which marks his fifth consecutive chart-topper.
In addition to the #2 spot on the 200 Chart, Wicked took the top spot on Billboard’s Top Album Sales, Soundtracks and Vinyl Albums charts.
The Wicked film was released November 22, and over the Thanksgiving weekend became the highest grossing Broadway-musical-based movie ever at the domestic box office.
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