The TRUE Horrifying Story of WICKED!

If you think of Wicked as a fun, PG-rated tale about the power of friendship and individuality, then hold on to your pointy hats, because you're about to discover the murderous, horrifying truth behind the movie musical!

0:00 Intro
0:13 Elphaba's Shark Teeth
0:58 Nessarose & The Tin Man
3:10 Dr Dillamond's Death
3:40 Madame Morrible's Fate
4:07 The Death of Fiyero
7:57 Turtle Heart
6:22 The Philosophy Club
6:52 A Grimm Ending

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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.

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, 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); a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) and four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as the voice of Dr. Dillamond.

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.

Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle and Peter Dinklage
Director: Jon M. Chu
Written by: Winnie Holzman
Based on the musical Wicked, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman, from the novel by Gregory Maguire

[jorgecarbajal]

As someone who has never seen the musical or read the novel, this video was full of shocking revelations. I didn't expect any of it, especially after watching the movie.

[ApexPreadator]

So technically this was a horror novel turned into a family novel

[Lovley]

Just like Disney adaptations were all from horror stories…interesting

[davect]

The Oz books are pretty wild and dark.

The movie Return to Oz is about as close to the source books as we get

[Asami]

i’m so glad you’re back, i hope you’re feeling better 🫶🏼

[El_oh]

As a horror movie fan, I would be much more interested in an adaptation of the McGuire novel

[johngardiner]

The book is truly revolting. It's not even well written. How something so wonderful came from something so nasty I'll never know.

[lauriesmith]

Thank you. You have confirmed my suspicions that this story is just as implied. Wicked, 7:51 and book and movie should be avoided completely.

[Lvely_bnes]

Jesus Christ 😳 the books sound absolutely morbid

[denisemorrow]

Read this novel 15 years ago. It was pretty violent. The musical and movie do not resemble the book

[wasabiginger]

Fascinating comments! And was just thinking about those "Grimm's Faery Tales" ... one man's horror is another's delight for their children.

[saludsinfiltros]

So much potential to take risks as in the wicked novels, an antagonist with songs

[thealpha]

For those disappointed with the movie adaptation of the musical, imagine how those who originally read the novel felt—dramatically disappointed with how the musical adapted the story. Lol

[Bobbypapercraft]

So many pearl clutchers in these comments. It’s crazy.

[Obvspanda]

No hate but these stuff are wrong
1) elphaba was green because her mom was drinking.

[sonofhibbs]

I hate how they sort of ruin The Wizard of Oz.

[keponder]

Thank you for this helpful video. It confirms what I already suspected. I wouldn’t enjoy the book.

[GrandeGomez-zi]

We're focusing on singing parts but there are many parts has been exposed to the part 1 has been covered but if you notice its all clues part 2 explains it from start to middle to the end several clues has been exposes 🤧🤧🤧

[caitlinkolick]

Yeah it's a good thing I'm older now and didn't know about these things in the film the Wizard of Oz or films the first one which I didn't know about until now or the 2nd (Upcoming Wicked (2) For Good later this year) and the musical despite not seen it personally but on Youtube. It really shows that these things were meant for a much older audience or if kids read it anyway I just hope there were adults with em to explain it carefullly. Or just told them this book contained things that were a little too intense and they had to wait until a certain age to read them. I'm a very cautious person don't blame me for it.

[abcd]

God, I never knew that the Wizard of Oz is so dark and horrible…