Wicked - First Look

Wicked. See it on the big screen this Thanksgiving. 💚💖
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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.

[Janaparnikova]

I love how they strategically did not show spongebob

[inomrasmith]

I can't get over the fact they're showing the original Oz gang with book accurate shoes

[ZeacorZeppelin]

I still don't know why this has to be two movies the musical it's based off of is only 2 hours long

[violetvain.vv]

It's good to see ariana back in acting since she played cat valentine

[Steve_Eugene]

I forgot ariana was an actress before she became a huge superstar in the music industry

[gdhkbvj]

I thought they said “the best way to bring folks together is to give them a real good anime” for a second there lol

[josephmaller]

Although I want a movie that tells me why the witch is wicked, I also want it to show me how she became wicked. I think this movie could work though.

[tonymata]

Ok, I never thought I'd see Dorothy wearing the silver slippers in a very long time.
So cool to see it here.

[mattbernabe]

This movie has some heavy shoes to fill cause the Broadway musical is a beautiful epic masterpiece! It's one of the best plays/ musicals I've ever seen.

[High.devontion]

SHE WORE A CROWN AND SHE CAME DOWN IN A BUBBLE DOUG

[holly]

So I'm the only one who thought that last bit sounded like the poor woman was being choked before finishing her notes..

[jgtbsxe]

the fact that Ariana parodied as Dorothy in one of Victorious’ episodes and now she’s playing Glinda is kinda fun

[PopCross]

I really hope when we get a full trailer they show off more of the music. Lots of musical movie trailers seem like they're hiding the fact that their movie is a musical, would be nice to see a movie with music as epic as Wicked really revel in it and use it as the massive selling point it is!

[emmamcintyre]

So excited, Wicked is my favourite Stage Musical of all time & Book to see It comes to the big screen it has bloody big shoes to fill

[VasifNbiyev-vyjy]

But I can say that it is a very great movie. Enjoy watching everyone😍

[Sapiodemisexual]

I’m SO in awe of Cynthia since I saw her recording Aretha

[barkboingfloom]

A movie, based on a play, based on a book, based on another movie, based on another book. That's a lot of degrees of separation from L. Frank Baum.

[tuckerbowen]

Can't wait to hear how Travolta pronounces Cynthia Erivo's name 😂

[gabrielforeman]

On victorious that April fools episode Ariana play as Dorothy, now she playing as Glinda

[seanathanw]

Girl I thght he said” The bestt way to bring ppl together, is to give them a real goood ANIME”! His corrupted A** said ENEMY. 😂