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One of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its journey to the big screen as a spectacular 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 21, 2025.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning and Oscar®-nominated powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her 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 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. 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; Olivier Award winner and Emmy nominee 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.

Wicked is produced by Marc Platt p.g.a. (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 Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox.

Wicked is based on the generation-defining musical stage play with music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, from the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire. The screenplay is by Winnie Holzman and Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox. The film score is by John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

The Broadway stage musical is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

[marcodelfini]

How thoughtful to correct "poise" as "ploys" like it was originally meant to be. I feel like Ari and Cynthia would be proud ahahaha

[theirongiant]

To everyone watching this: the voice sounds MUCH better in the film. Whoever edited the sound in this video is an amateur. It's like they were trying to shorten her voice stem to fit the timing of a music track that was given to them in a different stage of production. When she says "pop-u-u-ler" in the first line, you can hear the choppy editing. I've seen the film already and it sounds glorious, not at all like this.

[rinas]

Fans please don’t worry… saw the film, the audio is PERFECT. It sounds nothing like this.

[Inkersatz]

0:19 the voice editor: hmmm maybe let’s make it sound like… “popueeueeeuelar”

[Its.maddieB]

I'm glad I'm not the only only on that hears the "popular" glitch thing. 0:03

[moondoor]

I'm still impressed by how perfect Ariana was for this role. She wasn't joking when she said she was going to take care of Glinda...

[kishnatividad]

from the Popular Song with Mika to singing Popular as Glinda. Im so proud of her full circle moment!!

[KiwiKota]

Being a fan of her since she sang a song with Mika that sampled this song, to seeing her singing the real thing for the actual movie is just such a wild feeling

[olliexlivi]

0:03 WHAT HAPPED “popuUÆler” 😭 IM CRYING

[princesscherry]

Reminds me of that one time she sang a Popular song with MIKA. Loved that one! 🩷

[kenjiarima]

I love that little "Oh!" at 0:09. It's so dainty but has a sort magical quality to it.

[jamiegdubois]

Ok, I’m obsessed with pretty much all of the costuming and set design for this movie, but those shoes at 0:57?! Those are absolutely incredible!!! I have an ankle disability and need a heel lift in all my shoes so it’s not only fashionable but also functional!

[leahskycolor]

0:38 "now that ive chosen to become a pal sister and an advisor, theres nobody wiser" THATS MY FAVE PART
edit: wow 9 likes in 1 day this never happened before i get like at least 1 like in a year tysmm 😭😭🥺🥺

[mrrysngstrss]

I love that you can tell that Elphie is still enjoying herself, at least a little bit!

[AlondreiAlexandro]

I love how the song was given a touch of "Ariana" without losing its "Kristin Chenoweth" quality. ♥

[Wickedfun]

I can’t wait for “For Good”
Their bond is so special and makes this feel all the more authentic

[Carolinacastillo-ff]

0:28 gives me the chills and I love how good she sings that note it’s so satisfying

[xaytre-marc]

0:03 it’s crazy they left a vocal clipping that bad in such a big production

[jovindsouza]

I love the way she sings "instead of dreary *who* you were - well, are", it's such a cute little change from the standard and the vocal control needed to rise up to that "who" and fall down to a lower voice immediately after is just so satisfying!

[mariarinta-rahko]

Ariana did an amazing job as Glinda. She killed it with the songs and the acting was perfect. She also killed it with the dance coreographie's. Her love for the story, music and performing shows. The passion she gave Glinda and the songs is beautiful. You can tell she gave it her all❤❤❤