Wicked - Official Trailer

Everyone deserves the chance to fly. Watch the #WickedMovie trailer now. 🧹🫧

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After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.

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.

The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots), and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman).

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.

Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.

Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

[strbryrfrshr]

"The best way to bring people together is to give them a real good enemy." wow. just wow.

[austinbeyy]

''This is your moment. I'm coming'' This is so Ariana-coded lmao 😂😂

[kristarururu]

"Of course she does. She just pretends not to" Completely broke me 😭💚

[CarolHardesty]

For musical theater nerds like me, this is OUR "Avengers".

[UnicornWarLord]

from a book I bought in an airport on the way to see a dying uncle, to a birthday surprise to see the show in SF with my mother after listening to the sound track for years... This trailer looks EXACTLY what I was hoping for! Good job John thanks for doing me proud man!

[qianyue.c]

I forget how good Ariana's comedic timing and charm is. I'm so glad she's back in her acting era. Also Michelle Yeoh always slays!

[stephanielynn]

FINALLY, SOMETHING WORTHY OF GOING BACK TO A THEATRE TO WATCH!!

[MsClaudiaDuran]

Please don't suck. Please don't suck.

[CalHut]

I get the chills when I hear Cynthia and Ariana sings Defying Gravity at 2:39

[magicamadeye]

Happy birthday L Frank baum, reason we're all here in the first place

[invaderzimfan]

Alright whose cutting onions... cause holy cow this is awesome! 😭😭

[BLONDlE]

cynthia's powerful vocals are so perfect for elphaba ♡

[robertschannel]

I thought as a classic Oz fan, I wouldn't like this. I was wrong. Cynthia Erivo just completely rocked my world! Definitely going to see this in a theater.

[rithond]

I'm really choked up. This looks amazing. Cynthia and Ariana are really embodying Elphaba and Galinda. I cannot wait to watch it. This is going to be a masterpiece!

[mahdireza]

Omg hearing Ariana singing Popular is giving me both throwbacks to her cover in 2014 and childhood nostalgia of LOVING the wicked musicals! So excited! ❤❤❤

[nickmathur]

Dr. Dillamond is like an actual goat? Not a half-human half-goat? Was not expecting that at all, but I’m here for it!!

[Meg]

Coming back when this is nominated for an Oscar 🩷🖤💚

[TheRealCommanderWolffe]

I thought I would hate Arianna as my favorite character literally ever, but I didn’t expect her to be giving.

[kat.celeste]

Ugh I’m just glad to hear Ariana actually use a “broadway” style of singing instead of her usual style 🥺

Edit: alsoooo I want to clarify that I actually love Ariana’s vocals. She has amazing range. I just really truly believe her signature style doesnt showcase her full potential, which I feel is a disservice to her talent. But hey what do I know, she’s the famous one and I’m not 👀

[benedictus]

On the first second I saw Cynthia is playing Elphaba, I knew that it’s going to be Good for good!