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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Esther Zuckerman

Bloomberg News

Wicked will likely never win over skeptics or those who have an allergy to earnestness, but longtime devotees of the admittedly silly but big-hearted musical will fall in love bringing newcomers into their club.

Jun 24, 2025

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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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Matthew Koss

The Wandering Screen (YouTube)

The choreography is a visual feast, and the practical effects—especially during Fiyero's (Jonathan Bailey) “Dancing Through Life”—are stunning.

Rated: B+

Aug 17, 2025

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Patrick Beatty

ABC4 Utah

“Wicked” pays tribute to the broadway show, but is doing something cinematic that audiences will be surprised by.

Aug 11, 2025

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Marissa Hill

Shade Studios

Overall, this adaptation delivers everything you’d hope for from a Broadway-to-film transition. From the talented singers and dancers to the perfectly timed humor, Wicked is a must-see for both Wizard of Oz fans and those who enjoyed the Broadway show.

Jul 30, 2025

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Michelle R

cant wait for pt. 2! loved every minuet of this movie, cried, laughed, and watched thos twice in theaters

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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Cara

Absolutely INCREDIBLE one of the best movies I’ve ever seen

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/25

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Hannah

Beautiful. Amazing. Can’t wait for the next one

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/04/25

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Doris

Loved the play and the movie was even better. Great casting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/01/25

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Tenise

Magical! Shows how what you think isn't the whole story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/31/25

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Amelia

The movie will never beat the play.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/30/25

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Jon M. Chu

Director

Cynthia Erivo

Elphaba

Ariana Grande

Glinda

Jonathan Bailey

Fiyero

Ethan Slater

Boq

Bowen Yang

Pfannee

Wicked: Official Clip - Dancing Through Life

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Wicked: Official Clip - What Is This Feeling?

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

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Wicked: Official Clip - The Wizard and I

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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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Wicked: Movie Clip - What is this Feeling?

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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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