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Play trailer 2:33 Poster for Wicked PG Released Nov 22, 2024 2h 40m Kids & Family Musical Fantasy Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Stephen Garrett Book & Film Globe A sumptuous, glamorous, bedazzled and ardently faithful spectacular-spectacular. Rated: 4/5 Aug 26, 2025 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Emily I had a panic attack during defying gravity because I didn’t know what to do with myself. Incredible. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/06/25 Full Review CDRJ AMAZING 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/03/25 Full Review Crimson absolutely fantastic musical Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/26/25 Full Review patrick c Great! Amazing performances! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/20/25 Full Review hero Prefer the broadway version Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/20/25 Full Review Ashley LOVE! Both Cynthia and Ari really embodied their roles. As a musical lover, Cynthia really did a good job at making us feel the emotions through her vocals. I want to watch this again for the first time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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