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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Steve Crum

Crum on Showbiz

We have what we have now, and are excited to lower the musical bar and jump to a standing ovation. There is still much to like about ‘Wicked.’ The music is passable, but the visuals are awesome.

Rated: B-

Jan 23, 2025

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Brian Lowry

MSNBC

Whether viewed as a flight of fancy or something deeper, Wicked deserves the chance to be seen and shared, which, given the film’s charms and the current cultural moment, could leave the holiday season’s other box office hopefuls feeling green with envy.

Jan 22, 2025

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Tony Baker

Tony Baker Comedy

I feel like the two leads did a fantastic job.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 16, 2025

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Kevin B

A cinematic masterpiece crafted with love for the original material. From the first moments of the Universal logo, even, being muted to pink and green, you know this movie is a passion-project of everyone involved. You have to experience it and the sweeping instrumentations and moving performances of you haven’t already.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/25

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Chris R

My wife and daughter have become so close watching this at the theater.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/25

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Susan

Loved the music and voices, the settings and costumes were amazing. Will absolutely wait impatiently for Wicked Two. I have seen the play and still enjoy that genre- this is more in detail

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/25

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Shawn

AMAZING!!! Saw it twice!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/25

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Donna C

I loved the movie so much, I also want to see Part II.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/25

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john

The only part enjoyable were the dance scenes…5 stars for the choreography.. the songs are stage songs and the movie would be best left as a stage show that’s its proper place. I would pay twice as much to see the stage show but it didn’t translate to big screen for me..

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/23/25

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Jon M. Chu

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Ariana Grande

Glinda

Cynthia Erivo

Elphaba

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Wicked: Featurette - The Wonderful Wizard

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Wicked: Featurette - Dancing Through Life

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Wicked: Featurette - Wicked Legacy

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Wicked: Featurette - Popular Naturally

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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): $450.5M
Runtime: 2h 40m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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