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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Andrew Kendall

Stabroek News

A sharper team would have realised that more thought was needed in re-jigging this into two parts, some element of daring to deconstruct the story to work in this new form that did not leave this feeling like a shrug when it should feel like a tornado.

Apr 13, 2025

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Pete Vonder Haar

Houston Press

It's inevitable, in a way, that the end result of what felt like years of press (but was really a mere 11 months) disappoints. Chu is shooting for a sprawling epic, earnest in its messaging, but it's mostly exhausting. And we're only halfway there.

Apr 5, 2025

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

Wicked’s themes of persecution, bigotry, and the various masks behind which power manipulates the powerless and gullible feel particularly pertinent

Rated: 3/4

Apr 1, 2025

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Arjun A

Best thing since sliced bread

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Aubrey

Great fun movie!! Can’t wait for part 2

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/03/25

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san

I want more movie. I need this injected in my veins. it's so good, such a masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/25

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Alexander

Great movie! Can’t wait for part two!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/01/25

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Ann W

Really good, but i enjoyed the musical more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/30/25

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elisea

It was a great movie. Me and my friend was just cry the whole movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/27/25

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Jon M. Chu

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Elphaba

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Glinda

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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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