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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Valerie Kalfrin

AWFJ.org

WICKED unfolds with the pop and panache of an interactive storybook, its music, costumes, art direction, and production design crafting a rich theatrical experience.

Feb 14, 2025

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

One of 2024's 20 best.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 5, 2025

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Jeff Beck

The Blu Spot

Featuring a pair of outstanding, Oscar-nominated performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, a fantastic supporting cast, and a marvelous creative team, this is an adaptation that hits all the right notes.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 3, 2025

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Erna A

This was a fascinating movie! Well worth the time to get there. Music phenomenal, acting and special effects dramatic and totally engaging.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

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Peter

Story line was excellent. Music great. Special effects fantastic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

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Bill

Only dislike was the length yet still a two part show.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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Audrey

Loved the story, the cinematography was amazing. All of the actors have beautiful voices that help bring the story to life!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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Leslie Mezei

Too many musical numbers. At times it seemed like they were just going from one song to another for the sake of it. It would have been better with a bit more dialogue and more careful and selective placement of the music and dancing. Nevertheless, it was pretty entertaining and well acted with beautiful visual effects.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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Connie Gomez

This movie was truly an inspiration for the times we live in today. Truly enjoyed the movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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Jon M. Chu

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Glinda

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Elphaba

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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): $471.9M
Runtime: 2h 40m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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