Wicked

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Wicked

PG

Released Nov 22, 2024

2h 40m

Kids & Family

Musical

Fantasy

Adventure

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Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

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Critics Consensus

Defying gravity with its magical pairing of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Wicked's sheer bravura and charm make for an irresistible invitation to Oz.

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Audience Says

Fly, do not run, to see Wicked, a bewitching musical experience chanted by a spellbinding cast.

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Jesse Hassenger

AV Club

Is it enough for Wicked to be a better version of those live-action Disney remakes, one with more tactile sets, defter direction, and better leading performances? Maybe.

Rated: B-

Dec 12, 2024

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Kristy Puchko

Mashable

Indulgent and unwieldy as it is, Wicked is a thrill, at times wildly funny, heart-soaring, and ultimately inspirational in spite of itself.

Dec 10, 2024

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Dwight Brown

DwightBrownInk.com

Hard to think of many screen adaptations of Broadway musicals that were this magical. Wickedly magical.

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 10, 2024

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Nicholas Bell

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

Much like The Wizard of Oz might say, a film is judged by how much it's loved by others - and, quite remarkably, Wicked (at least the first half of it) pulsates with emotion and charisma thanks to an exceptional Cynthia Erivo who is warmly aided by...

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 21, 2025

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Ultimately it is a curate’s egg, forcing the viewer to pick through a lot of moribund filler to enjoy the good parts.

Rated: 6/10

Mar 9, 2025

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A.S. Hamrah

n+1

John M. Chu has directed it so dutifully that no musical number can become a showstopper, which doesn’t really matter because the film’s audience already knows the songs by heart.

Mar 4, 2025

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MBQ

I liked it, Almost fell asleep didn't like that.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/24/25

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Shroom

Overrated. The story and acting are fine, but the music sucks. There's more memorable songs in Snow White.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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Jose Luis

Good and with great views

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/19/25

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stacey t

Enjoyed this movie, entertaining and enjoyable

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/18/25

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Viktor P

One of the best Broadway musical turned into movie. So magical and the set design was so thought out and grand. The acting was so believable .. kudos to Ariana for pulling off this character. She made it her own but stayed true to the character. The vocals all around were amazing! The costuming was so whimsical! I cant Wait for part 2

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/25

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John 4

A solid film, though I wanted it to end before it ended and some visuals were a bit inconsistent.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/17/25

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Wicked: Official Clip - The Wizard and I

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Wicked: Official Clip - Elphaba & Glinda's Heartfelt Dance

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Wicked: Official Clip - I'm Not That Girl

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Wicked: Official Clip - A Sentimental Man

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Wicked: Official Clip - Popular

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Wicked: Official Clip - One Short Day (Idina Menzel & Kristen Chenoweth Cameo)

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Synopsis

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Director: Jon M. Chu
Producer: Marc Platt, David Stone
Screenwriter: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Marc Platt Productions
Rating: PG (Some Scary Action|Brief Suggestive Material|Thematic Material)
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 31, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $473.2M
Runtime: 2h 40m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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