Box Office showdown: ‘Wicked’ targets $117 million, ‘Gladiator II’ set for $60 million by Sunday

Universal’s ‘Wicked’ is off to a strong start with $46.7 million on Friday, heading toward a $117 million opening weekend. And, Paramount’s ‘Gladiator II’ earned $22 million on Friday, with a projected $60 million for the weekend.