Universal's musical sequel "Wicked: For Good" stole the box office spotlight in its North America debut this weekend, with a record-setting haul to the tune of $150 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Variety said the film's debut was the highest ever for a Broadway musical adaptation, while analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research called it a "sensational, record-breaking opening" for a fantasy adventure sequel.

Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo and pop star Ariana Grande return as the magical land of Oz's most notable witches -- the green-skinned, outcast Elphaba and popular pink-wearing Glinda -- to wrap up the story-line introduced in last year's blockbuster part one.

The "Wizard of Oz" retelling is based on the long-running Broadway musical, itself adapted fr

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