USA TODAY readers pick their favorite film of the year in new Movie Meter
The people have spoken.
In USA TODAY's inaugrual Movie Meter, our readers picked "Wicked" as their best film of the year.
"Wicked" also was a hit at the box office, grossing more than $728 million worldwide, and becoming the top-grossing film based on a Broadway musical. The film earned 10 Oscar nominations and was in the running for the night's biggest prize, and took home two Oscars.
'Congratulations to the cast, crew and Universal Pictures for 'Wicked' winning USA TODAY's inaugural Movie Meter as ranked by the public. This program delivers on our mission to provide our audiences with the content and experiences they crave,' said USA TODAY Senior Vice President, Monica Richardson. 'The continued success of Movie Meter will further cement USA TODAY as the nation's source for entertainment news and more.'
USA TODAY Host and Producer of "Entertain This!"Ralphie Aversa appeared on the TODAY Show to announce the inaugural winner of USA TODAY Movie Meter.
"Wicked" earned 10 Oscar nominations and was in the running for the night's biggest prize, and took home two Oscars: best costume design and best production design.
'Wicked' is the untold story of the witches of Oz, based upon the popular Broadway musical. The film explores the power of friendship, acceptance and standing up for what is right, set to a soundtrack ofsongs performed by Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo.
USA TODAY launched USA TODAY Movie Meter to harness the opinions of the public, not industry insiders, to rate the year's most beloved film based on the movies nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the Academy Awards.
Movie goers voted on their favorites of the movies nominated for best picture.
Readers other top picks included, in order: "A Complete Unknown," "Conclave" "Brutalist" and "The Substance."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Movie Meter: See what USA TODAY readers say was their favorite
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