Wicked - A Passion Project

The dream of a lifetime. #WickedMovie trailer Wednesday. 💚💖
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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.

[BBurtonG]

"...I'm going to take such good care of her..." when speaking about a known role is such a great mindset!

[BLONDlE]

sobbing over ariana and cynthia being told they got the roles :, )

[andrewdennis]

This really is film history. Wicked is one of the most beautiful stories I have witnessed and was lucky enough to see it on broadway. Some movies you just know will be memorable and groundbreaking and this is going to be one of them.

[misslegacyatheart]

I saw Wicked for the first time this year for my 31st birthday with my sister. And we both absolutely loved it. And seeing this makes me so happy because it was exactly like I dreamed it looked like on the big screen. I am in tears watching this. I cannot wait to see this.

[battythings]

I’m with Ariana and Cynthia. This show is so personal, you never forget the first time you saw it. How the director speaks about it is the essence of the show. I’ve always wanted a movie so people who wouldn’t otherwise have access to it on a stage could experience it too.

[toffermyc]

MY THEATER KID HEART IS BURSTING OF HAPPINESS RIGHT NOW

[Alifirecat]

Ariana and Cynthia getting their roles 😭
And that ending line "for good" 😭😭😭

[mozambiquemorbid]

This was a very necessary trailer. I don’t think we’ve seen passion in a musical-to-film adaptation in years.

[lea]

I remember when I first fell in love with musicals and discovered Wicked. My mom bought me tickets to see it and I cried the whole time. I have waited what feels like 18yrs now for this film to be made.

[jarethloveland]

I never saw the original Broadway musical, but I have heard the songs. My mom loves the play a lot. I am so excited to see this first part of the adaptation. I hope the film ends with "Defying Gravity", like how the first act ends.

[emilykirkpatrick]

Wicked was the first musical I ever saw when I was six or seven years old. It’s what got me into theater. And ever since then it’s a show that my mom and I share: it’s kinda our thing together (musicals in general) but wicked is special to us. Whenever we sing the songs we sing our own designated parts im so excited that I’ll get to see this movie with my mom💚

[betterinstereo]

“I’m going to take such great care of her” that made me cry🥲🩷🫧 I love love love Galinda (the Ga is silent😉) and I new Ariana would do great but seeing this I think she is going to be better then great!!! And Cynthia Erivo, oh man, you can tell that she was extremely blessed by getting to do this role💚🧹🥹

[toffermyc]

Reminder to those “ariana stans” that this was her dream role even before her first album era started. Even before she was known in the music industry. Even before her popstar life. This means a lot to her and if you can’t see that I’m sorry but y’all don’t deserve to watch this movie.

[vitanjutka]

Why am I suddenly crying? I am excited to see this beautiful project!!

[DarknessOversoul]

I'm like in tears right now, I was so obsessed with this musical when I was 11, and all of those feelings are suddenly coming back,

[xandercrew]

EXCUSE ME!!! This is amazing. As a life long fan of the musical, to see the heart you guys are putting into this, damn man, y’all are really killing the game! I cannot wait to see it. Also, the tears flowing when they got the parts and Cynthia detailing her gratitude, IT WAS TOO MUCH 😭😭😭😭

[Axsha]

TRAILER ON WEDNESDAY AND I HAVE NO WORDS TRULY

[EsterFlonaze]

I literally cannot handle all this. i’m so emotional. such a beautiful story. beautiful show. truly beautiful experience.

[LouiseKane]

On my 30th birthday 6 years ago, my mum got me a surprise present, and it was tickets to see Wicked on stage in Edinburgh, I always wanted to go see it, and I finally did, and it was incredible and beautiful, the set and the costumes were wow, but the music, the music made me feel myself, that’s why I love listening to music, it also help me to focus, I so can’t wait to see this movie, hoping I get the same feeling I did, when I went to see it on stage

[mahdireza]

Knowing that Ariana was a musical talent from such a young age, and a young actress, I'm SO EXCITED for her debut as Glinda!