“Wicked” and “Gladiator II” didn’t outperform “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” but that doesn’t mean it was a bad weekend at the box office.

When in doubt, or lacking a catchy name, there’s always the default: “This is my Barbenheimer.” ___ Associated Press journalist John Carucci and Film Writer Jake Coyle contributed reporting.

Many media outlets, including CNN, The New York Times and The Associated Press, have referred to the same-day opening of “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” as “Glicked” in an attempt to match ...

‘Glicked’ can’t defy ‘Barbenheimer.’ But it’s still popular. “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” didn’t outperform “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” but that doesn’t mean it was ...

Together, “Barbenheimer” made a combined $244 million that weekend. Separately, “Barbie” made $155 million, per The Associated Press, and “Oppenheimer” made $80.5 million.

By LINDSEY BAHR, Associated Press “Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But, more than a year later, that hasn’t stopped people from trying to make “Glicked” — or ...

The Associated Press reported that "Gladiator II" and "Wicked" topped Fandango’s most anticipated holiday movie survey, where 65% of respondents said that they were interested in the "Glicked ...

On Wednesday, “Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal told the Associated Press that his fingers were crossed on Glicked generating Barbenheimer-like dual momentum: “This industry needs a shot in ...

As with “Barbenheimer," as reductive as it might seem, “Glicked” also has the male/female divide that make the fan art extra silly. One is pink and bright and awash in sparkles, tulle ...

“Glicked” is currently tracking for a combined North American debut in the $165 million range, with “Wicked” forecast to earn around $100 million (up from the $80 million estimates a few ...