Wicked: For Good Delivers Spellbinding Pre-Sales Ahead of Its Opening Weekend

Wicked: For Good Delivers Spellbinding Pre-Sales Ahead of Its Opening Weekend

Achieves Highest Grossing Pre-Sale of 2025

TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2025 /CNW/ - (TSX: CGX) – Cineplex, Canada's leading entertainment and media company, is thrilled to announce that Wicked: For Good is set to deliver a magical opening weekend at the box office, achieving $4.7 million in pre-sales alone, a 52% increase over Wicked pre-sales in 2024.

Cineplex guests can catch Wicked: For Good's breathtaking visuals, soaring music and emotional storytelling in premium formats including UltraAVX, VIP Cinemas, IMAX, D-BOX, 4DX, ScreenX and Real D 3D.

Guests can also enrich their experience with Cineplex exclusive merchandise including the Glinda Bubble LED Popcorn Tub, Emerald City Popcorn Tub, The Grimmerie Popcorn Tin and Wicked themed GRIPPR™ cups. Cineplex VIP Cinemas guests can also enjoy Wicked: For Good themed cocktails like the Emerald City Twist and Popular Pink Punch, each available in limited edition cocktail cups.

"The Wicked: For Good pre-sale is a testament to the power of great storytelling and the enduring appeal of the big screen. We are proud to welcome Canadian Wicked fans and movie lovers of all ages, to experience this spectacular film in our theatres," said Ellis Jacob, President and CEO, Cineplex. "With strong momentum heading into the holiday season, we believe the sequel is poised to be one of the biggest films of the year."

Tickets for Wicked: For Good are on sale now. Visit Cineplex.com or the Cineplex app for locations and showtimes.

About Cineplex

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) is a top-tier Canadian brand that operates in the Film Entertainment and Content, Amusement and Leisure, and Media sectors. Cineplex offers a unique escape from the everyday to millions of guests through its circuit of 171 movie theatres and location-based entertainment venues. In addition to being Canada's largest and most innovative film exhibitor, the company operates Canada's favourite destination for 'Eats & Entertainment' (The Rec Room), complexes specially designed for teens and families (Playdium), and an entertainment concept that brings movies, amusement gaming, dining, and live performances together under one roof (Cineplex Junxion). It also operates successful businesses in cinema media (Cineplex Media), alternative programming (Cineplex Events) and motion picture distribution (Cineplex Pictures). Providing even more value for its guests, Cineplex is a partner in Scene+, Canada's largest entertainment and lifestyle loyalty program.

Proudly recognized as having one of the country's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Cineplex employs over 10,000 people in its offices and venues across Canada. To learn more, visit Cineplex.com.

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SOURCE Cineplex